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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.55, 158.20 and 91.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.55, 158.20 and 91.54 is: 126.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.55 : 158.20 = 91.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.55/158.20 = 91.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.55x = 158.20 × 91.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.55x = 14,481.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,481.75/114.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.42

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