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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.89, 158.57 and 92.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.89, 158.57 and 92.99 is: 128.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.89 : 158.57 = 92.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.89/158.57 = 92.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.89x = 158.57 × 92.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.89x = 14,745.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,745.42/114.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.34

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