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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114, 157.98 and 112.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114, 157.98 and 112.20 is: 155.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114 : 157.98 = 112.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114/157.98 = 112.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114x = 157.98 × 112.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114x = 17,725.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,725.36/114
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.49

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