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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.76, 158.37 and 65.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.76, 158.37 and 65.64 is: 90.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.76 : 158.37 = 65.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.76/158.37 = 65.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.76x = 158.37 × 65.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.76x = 10,395.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,395.08/114.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.58

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