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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.79, 158.13 and 109.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.79, 158.13 and 109.32 is: 150.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.79 : 158.13 = 109.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.79/158.13 = 109.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.79x = 158.13 × 109.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.79x = 17,286.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,286.77/114.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.59

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