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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.61, 158 and 75.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.61, 158 and 75.19 is: 103.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.61 : 158 = 75.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.61/158 = 75.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.61x = 158 × 75.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.61x = 11,880.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,880.02/114.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.66

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