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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.75, 158.34 and 65.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.75, 158.34 and 65.62 is: 90.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.75 : 158.34 = 65.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.75/158.34 = 65.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.75x = 158.34 × 65.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.75x = 10,389.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,389.94/114.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.54

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