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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.89, 158.36 and 109.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.89, 158.36 and 109.22 is: 150.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.89 : 158.36 = 109.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.89/158.36 = 109.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.89x = 158.36 × 109.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.89x = 17,294.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,294.74/114.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.54

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