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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.14, 157.46 and 72.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.14, 157.46 and 72.68 is: 100.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.14 : 157.46 = 72.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.14/157.46 = 72.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.14x = 157.46 × 72.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.14x = 11,443.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,443.04/114.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.25

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