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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.98, 158.63 and 92.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.98, 158.63 and 92.84 is: 128.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.98 : 158.63 = 92.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.98/158.63 = 92.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.98x = 158.63 × 92.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.98x = 14,725.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,725.95/114.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.08

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