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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.54, 158.12 and 70.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.54, 158.12 and 70.23 is: 96.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.54 : 158.12 = 70.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.54/158.12 = 70.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.54x = 158.12 × 70.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.54x = 11,104.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,104.42/114.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.95

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