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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.78, 158.44 and 103.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.78, 158.44 and 103.84 is: 143.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.78 : 158.44 = 103.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.78/158.44 = 103.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.78x = 158.44 × 103.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.78x = 16,452.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,452.41/114.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.34

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