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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.93, 158.45 and 91.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.93, 158.45 and 91.70 is: 126.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.93 : 158.45 = 91.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.93/158.45 = 91.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.93x = 158.45 × 91.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.93x = 14,528.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,528.61/114.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.41

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