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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.94, 158.61 and 65.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.94, 158.61 and 65.83 is: 90.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.94 : 158.61 = 65.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.94/158.61 = 65.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.94x = 158.61 × 65.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.94x = 10,441.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,441.30/114.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.84

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