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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.93, 158.40 and 110.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.93, 158.40 and 110.79 is: 152.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.93 : 158.40 = 110.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.93/158.40 = 110.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.93x = 158.40 × 110.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.93x = 17,549.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,549.14/114.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.69

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