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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.87, 158.54 and 65.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.87, 158.54 and 65.78 is: 90.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.87 : 158.54 = 65.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.87/158.54 = 65.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.87x = 158.54 × 65.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.87x = 10,427.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,427.64/114.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.78

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