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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.44, 158 and 79.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.44, 158 and 79.46 is: 109.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.44 : 158 = 79.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.44/158 = 79.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.44x = 158 × 79.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.44x = 12,553.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,553.89/114.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.70

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