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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.51, 158.25 and 105.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.51, 158.25 and 105.40 is: 145.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.51 : 158.25 = 105.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.51/158.25 = 105.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.51x = 158.25 × 105.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.51x = 16,680.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,680.14/114.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.66

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