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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.78, 158.46 and 90.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.78, 158.46 and 90.30 is: 124.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.78 : 158.46 = 90.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.78/158.46 = 90.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.78x = 158.46 × 90.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.78x = 14,308.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,308.94/114.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.66

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