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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.76, 158.25 and 90.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.76, 158.25 and 90.17 is: 124.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.76 : 158.25 = 90.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.76/158.25 = 90.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.76x = 158.25 × 90.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.76x = 14,269.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,269.40/114.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.34

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