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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.90, 158.63 and 79.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.90, 158.63 and 79.50 is: 109.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.90 : 158.63 = 79.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.90/158.63 = 79.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.90x = 158.63 × 79.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.90x = 12,610.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,610.69/114.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.75

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