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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.63, 158.13 and 98.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.63, 158.13 and 98.30 is: 135.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.63 : 158.13 = 98.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.63/158.13 = 98.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.63x = 158.13 × 98.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.63x = 15,543.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,543.39/114.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.60

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