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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.89, 158.22 and 110.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.89, 158.22 and 110.30 is: 151.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.89 : 158.22 = 110.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.89/158.22 = 110.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.89x = 158.22 × 110.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.89x = 17,450.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,450.87/114.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.90

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