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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.71, 159.41 and 115.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.71, 159.41 and 115.41 is: 158.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.71 : 159.41 = 115.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.71/159.41 = 115.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.71x = 159.41 × 115.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.71x = 18,396.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,396.93/115.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.99

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