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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.83, 158.32 and 111.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.83, 158.32 and 111.05 is: 153.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.83 : 158.32 = 111.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.83/158.32 = 111.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.83x = 158.32 × 111.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.83x = 17,581.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,581.44/114.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.11

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