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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.99, 158.76 and 88.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.99, 158.76 and 88.72 is: 122.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.99 : 158.76 = 88.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.99/158.76 = 88.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.99x = 158.76 × 88.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.99x = 14,084.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,084.94/114.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.49

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