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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.64, 158.32 and 79.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.64, 158.32 and 79.72 is: 110.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.64 : 158.32 = 79.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.64/158.32 = 79.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.64x = 158.32 × 79.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.64x = 12,621.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,621.27/114.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.09

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