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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.76, 158.43 and 75.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.76, 158.43 and 75.43 is: 104.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.76 : 158.43 = 75.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.76/158.43 = 75.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.76x = 158.43 × 75.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.76x = 11,950.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,950.37/114.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.13

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