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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.85, 158.49 and 68.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.85, 158.49 and 68.21 is: 94.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.85 : 158.49 = 68.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.85/158.49 = 68.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.85x = 158.49 × 68.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.85x = 10,810.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,810.60/114.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.13

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