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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.81, 158.11 and 107.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.81, 158.11 and 107.25 is: 147.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.81 : 158.11 = 107.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.81/158.11 = 107.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.81x = 158.11 × 107.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.81x = 16,957.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,957.30/114.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.70

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