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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.73, 158.36 and 72.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.73, 158.36 and 72.16 is: 99.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.73 : 158.36 = 72.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.73/158.36 = 72.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.73x = 158.36 × 72.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.73x = 11,426.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,426.50/114.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.59

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