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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.66, 158.22 and 79.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.66, 158.22 and 79.68 is: 109.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.66 : 158.22 = 79.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.66/158.22 = 79.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.66x = 158.22 × 79.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.66x = 12,606.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,606.97/114.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.95

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