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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.67, 158.25 and 75.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.67, 158.25 and 75.88 is: 104.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.67 : 158.25 = 75.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.67/158.25 = 75.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.67x = 158.25 × 75.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.67x = 12,008.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,008.01/114.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.72

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