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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.53, 158.14 and 103.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.53, 158.14 and 103.45 is: 142.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.53 : 158.14 = 103.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.53/158.14 = 103.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.53x = 158.14 × 103.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.53x = 16,358.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,358.28/114.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.83

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