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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.98, 158.64 and 68.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.98, 158.64 and 68.36 is: 94.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.98 : 158.64 = 68.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.98/158.64 = 68.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.98x = 158.64 × 68.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.98x = 10,844.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,844.63/114.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.32

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