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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.62, 158.12 and 65.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.62, 158.12 and 65.48 is: 90.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.62 : 158.12 = 65.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.62/158.12 = 65.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.62x = 158.12 × 65.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.62x = 10,352.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,352.83/114.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.33

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