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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.48, 158.89 and 114.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.48, 158.89 and 114.67 is: 157.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.48 : 158.89 = 114.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.48/158.89 = 114.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.48x = 158.89 × 114.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.48x = 18,219.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,219.92/115.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.78

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