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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.51, 158.12 and 109.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.51, 158.12 and 109.71 is: 151.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.51 : 158.12 = 109.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.51/158.12 = 109.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.51x = 158.12 × 109.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.51x = 17,346.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,346.80/114.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.49

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