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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.92, 158.10 and 112.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.92, 158.10 and 112.19 is: 154.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.92 : 158.10 = 112.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.92/158.10 = 112.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.92x = 158.10 × 112.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.92x = 17,736.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,736.66/114.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.34

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