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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.62, 157.79 and 99.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.62, 157.79 and 99.29 is: 136.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.62 : 157.79 = 99.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.62/157.79 = 99.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.62x = 157.79 × 99.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.62x = 15,665.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,665.68/114.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.68

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