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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.83, 158.41 and 73.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.83, 158.41 and 73.34 is: 101.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.83 : 158.41 = 73.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.83/158.41 = 73.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.83x = 158.41 × 73.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.83x = 11,617.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,617.03/114.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.17

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