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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.94, 158.63 and 79.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.94, 158.63 and 79.96 is: 110.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.94 : 158.63 = 79.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.94/158.63 = 79.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.94x = 158.63 × 79.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.94x = 12,684.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,684.05/114.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.35

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