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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.85, 158.48 and 68.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.85, 158.48 and 68.22 is: 94.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.85 : 158.48 = 68.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.85/158.48 = 68.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.85x = 158.48 × 68.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.85x = 10,811.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,811.51/114.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.14

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