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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.52, 158.03 and 65.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.52, 158.03 and 65.39 is: 90.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.52 : 158.03 = 65.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.52/158.03 = 65.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.52x = 158.03 × 65.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.52x = 10,333.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,333.72/114.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.24

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