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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.92, 158.62 and 71.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.92, 158.62 and 71.29 is: 98.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.92 : 158.62 = 71.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.92/158.62 = 71.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.92x = 158.62 × 71.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.92x = 11,308.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,308.02/114.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.40

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