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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.71, 158.25 and 68.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.71, 158.25 and 68.09 is: 93.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.71 : 158.25 = 68.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.71/158.25 = 68.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.71x = 158.25 × 68.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.71x = 10,774.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,774.45/114.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93.93

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