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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.62, 158.18 and 65.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.62, 158.18 and 65.51 is: 90.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.62 : 158.18 = 65.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.62/158.18 = 65.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.62x = 158.18 × 65.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.62x = 10,361.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,361.25/114.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.39

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