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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.95, 158.64 and 65.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.95, 158.64 and 65.83 is: 90.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.95 : 158.64 = 65.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.95/158.64 = 65.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.95x = 158.64 × 65.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.95x = 10,442.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,442.48/114.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.85

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