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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.99, 158.78 and 114.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.99, 158.78 and 114.77 is: 158.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.99 : 158.78 = 114.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.99/158.78 = 114.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.99x = 158.78 × 114.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.99x = 18,221.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,221.81/114.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.46

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