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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.69, 158.22 and 90.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.69, 158.22 and 90.09 is: 124.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.69 : 158.22 = 90.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.69/158.22 = 90.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.69x = 158.22 × 90.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.69x = 14,254.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,254.04/114.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.28

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