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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.70, 159.30 and 98.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.70, 159.30 and 98.18 is: 135.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.70 : 159.30 = 98.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.70/159.30 = 98.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.70x = 159.30 × 98.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.70x = 15,639.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,639.87/115.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.18

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