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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.98, 158.54 and 106.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.98, 158.54 and 106.88 is: 147.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.98 : 158.54 = 106.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.98/158.54 = 106.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.98x = 158.54 × 106.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.98x = 16,944.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,944.76/114.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.37

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