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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.98, 158.37 and 113.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.98, 158.37 and 113.81 is: 156.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.98 : 158.37 = 113.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.98/158.37 = 113.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.98x = 158.37 × 113.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.98x = 18,024.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,024.09/114.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.76

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