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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.41, 158.25 and 114.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.41, 158.25 and 114.03 is: 156.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.41 : 158.25 = 114.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.41/158.25 = 114.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.41x = 158.25 × 114.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.41x = 18,045.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,045.25/115.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.36

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