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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.67, 158.12 and 108.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.67, 158.12 and 108.51 is: 149.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.67 : 158.12 = 108.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.67/158.12 = 108.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.67x = 158.12 × 108.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.67x = 17,156.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,156.87/114.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.63

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