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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.98, 158.43 and 88.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.98, 158.43 and 88.74 is: 122.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.98 : 158.43 = 88.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.98/158.43 = 88.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.98x = 158.43 × 88.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.98x = 14,059.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,059.08/114.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.28

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