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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.98, 158.68 and 73.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.98, 158.68 and 73.56 is: 101.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.98 : 158.68 = 73.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.98/158.68 = 73.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.98x = 158.68 × 73.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.98x = 11,672.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,672.50/114.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.52

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