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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.68, 158.06 and 105.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.68, 158.06 and 105.37 is: 145.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.68 : 158.06 = 105.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.68/158.06 = 105.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.68x = 158.06 × 105.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.68x = 16,654.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,654.65/114.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.22

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