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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.85, 158.62 and 113.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.85, 158.62 and 113.33 is: 156.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.85 : 158.62 = 113.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.85/158.62 = 113.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.85x = 158.62 × 113.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.85x = 17,976.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,976.52/114.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.53

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