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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.48, 158.04 and 99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.48, 158.04 and 99 is: 136.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.48 : 158.04 = 99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.48/158.04 = 99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.48x = 158.04 × 99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.48x = 15,645.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,645.96/114.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.67

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