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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.77, 158.46 and 71.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.77, 158.46 and 71.13 is: 98.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.77 : 158.46 = 71.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.77/158.46 = 71.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.77x = 158.46 × 71.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.77x = 11,271.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,271.26/114.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.21

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