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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.99, 158.70 and 65.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.99, 158.70 and 65.87 is: 90.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.99 : 158.70 = 65.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.99/158.70 = 65.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.99x = 158.70 × 65.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.99x = 10,453.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,453.24/114.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.91

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