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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.66, 158.21 and 68.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.66, 158.21 and 68.02 is: 93.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.66 : 158.21 = 68.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.66/158.21 = 68.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.66x = 158.21 × 68.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.66x = 10,761.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,761.44/114.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93.86

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