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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.65, 158.22 and 70.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.65, 158.22 and 70.41 is: 97.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.65 : 158.22 = 70.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.65/158.22 = 70.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.65x = 158.22 × 70.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.65x = 11,140.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,140.27/114.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97.17

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