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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.84, 158.52 and 88.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.84, 158.52 and 88.92 is: 122.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.84 : 158.52 = 88.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.84/158.52 = 88.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.84x = 158.52 × 88.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.84x = 14,095.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,095.60/114.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.74

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