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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.78, 158.04 and 112.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.78, 158.04 and 112.38 is: 154.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.78 : 158.04 = 112.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.78/158.04 = 112.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.78x = 158.04 × 112.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.78x = 17,760.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,760.54/114.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.74

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