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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.90, 158.47 and 91.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.90, 158.47 and 91.55 is: 126.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.90 : 158.47 = 91.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.90/158.47 = 91.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.90x = 158.47 × 91.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.90x = 14,508.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,508.10/114.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.27

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