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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.99, 158.62 and 73.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.99, 158.62 and 73.50 is: 101.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.99 : 158.62 = 73.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.99/158.62 = 73.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.99x = 158.62 × 73.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.99x = 11,657.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,657.78/114.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.39

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