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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114, 157.29 and 81.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114, 157.29 and 81.20 is: 112.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114 : 157.29 = 81.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114/157.29 = 81.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114x = 157.29 × 81.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114x = 12,771.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,771.16/114
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.03

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