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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.96, 158.63 and 65.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.96, 158.63 and 65.85 is: 90.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.96 : 158.63 = 65.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.96/158.63 = 65.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.96x = 158.63 × 65.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.96x = 10,445.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,445.79/114.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.86

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