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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.64, 158.04 and 91.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.64, 158.04 and 91.12 is: 125.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.64 : 158.04 = 91.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.64/158.04 = 91.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.64x = 158.04 × 91.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.64x = 14,400.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,400.60/114.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.62

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