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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.60, 158.12 and 65.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.60, 158.12 and 65.45 is: 90.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.60 : 158.12 = 65.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.60/158.12 = 65.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.60x = 158.12 × 65.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.60x = 10,347.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,347.84/114.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.30

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