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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.86, 158.70 and 90.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.86, 158.70 and 90.50 is: 125.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.86 : 158.70 = 90.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.86/158.70 = 90.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.86x = 158.70 × 90.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.86x = 14,362.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,362.35/114.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.04

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