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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.65, 158.19 and 90.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.65, 158.19 and 90.05 is: 124.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.65 : 158.19 = 90.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.65/158.19 = 90.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.65x = 158.19 × 90.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.65x = 14,245.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,245.01/114.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.25

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