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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.54, 158.19 and 104.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.54, 158.19 and 104.82 is: 144.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.54 : 158.19 = 104.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.54/158.19 = 104.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.54x = 158.19 × 104.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.54x = 16,581.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,581.48/114.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.77

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