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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.99, 158.79 and 98.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.99, 158.79 and 98.52 is: 136.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.99 : 158.79 = 98.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.99/158.79 = 98.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.99x = 158.79 × 98.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.99x = 15,643.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,643.99/114.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.05

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