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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.84, 158.49 and 109.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.84, 158.49 and 109.26 is: 150.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.84 : 158.49 = 109.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.84/158.49 = 109.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.84x = 158.49 × 109.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.84x = 17,316.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,316.62/114.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.79

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