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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.52, 158.02 and 65.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.52, 158.02 and 65.38 is: 90.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.52 : 158.02 = 65.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.52/158.02 = 65.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.52x = 158.02 × 65.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.52x = 10,331.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,331.35/114.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.21

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