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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.30, 158.76 and 110.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.30, 158.76 and 110.88 is: 154.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.30 : 158.76 = 110.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.30/158.76 = 110.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.30x = 158.76 × 110.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.30x = 17,603.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,603.31/114.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.01

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