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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.39, 158.92 and 113.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.39, 158.92 and 113.33 is: 157.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.39 : 158.92 = 113.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.39/158.92 = 113.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.39x = 158.92 × 113.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.39x = 18,009.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,009.94/114.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.44

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