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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.58, 158.12 and 73.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.58, 158.12 and 73.12 is: 100.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.58 : 158.12 = 73.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.58/158.12 = 73.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.58x = 158.12 × 73.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.58x = 11,561.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,561.73/114.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.91

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