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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.62, 158.25 and 90.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.62, 158.25 and 90.02 is: 124.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.62 : 158.25 = 90.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.62/158.25 = 90.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.62x = 158.25 × 90.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.62x = 14,245.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,245.67/114.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.29

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