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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.98, 158.72 and 75.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.98, 158.72 and 75.65 is: 104.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.98 : 158.72 = 75.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.98/158.72 = 75.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.98x = 158.72 × 75.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.98x = 12,006.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,006.00/114.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.42

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