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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.62, 158.13 and 73.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.62, 158.13 and 73.19 is: 100.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.62 : 158.13 = 73.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.62/158.13 = 73.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.62x = 158.13 × 73.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.62x = 11,573.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,573.93/114.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.98

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