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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114, 157.15 and 82.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114, 157.15 and 82.43 is: 113.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114 : 157.15 = 82.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114/157.15 = 82.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114x = 157.15 × 82.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114x = 12,953.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,953.87/114
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.63

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