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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.89, 160.09 and 98.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.89, 160.09 and 98.37 is: 135.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.89 : 160.09 = 98.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.89/160.09 = 98.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.89x = 160.09 × 98.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.89x = 15,748.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,748.36/115.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.89

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