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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.66, 158.21 and 65.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.66, 158.21 and 65.52 is: 90.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.66 : 158.21 = 65.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.66/158.21 = 65.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.66x = 158.21 × 65.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.66x = 10,365.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,365.92/114.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.41

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