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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.95, 158.67 and 68.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.95, 158.67 and 68.34 is: 94.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.95 : 158.67 = 68.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.95/158.67 = 68.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.95x = 158.67 × 68.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.95x = 10,843.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,843.51/114.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.33

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