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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.97, 158.69 and 71.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.97, 158.69 and 71.30 is: 98.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.97 : 158.69 = 71.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.97/158.69 = 71.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.97x = 158.69 × 71.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.97x = 11,314.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,314.28/114.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.41

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