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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.97, 158.38 and 90.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.97, 158.38 and 90.37 is: 124.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.97 : 158.38 = 90.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.97/158.38 = 90.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.97x = 158.38 × 90.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.97x = 14,312.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,312.80/114.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.49

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