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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.52, 158.03 and 67.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.52, 158.03 and 67.27 is: 92.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.52 : 158.03 = 67.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.52/158.03 = 67.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.52x = 158.03 × 67.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.52x = 10,630.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,630.06/114.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.82

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