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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.97, 158.61 and 71.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.97, 158.61 and 71.33 is: 98.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.97 : 158.61 = 71.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.97/158.61 = 71.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.97x = 158.61 × 71.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.97x = 11,313.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,313.65/114.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.41

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