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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.91, 158.11 and 111.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.91, 158.11 and 111.49 is: 153.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.91 : 158.11 = 111.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.91/158.11 = 111.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.91x = 158.11 × 111.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.91x = 17,627.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,627.68/114.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.40

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