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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.67, 158.24 and 65.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.67, 158.24 and 65.54 is: 90.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.67 : 158.24 = 65.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.67/158.24 = 65.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.67x = 158.24 × 65.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.67x = 10,371.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,371.12/114.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.45

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