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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.10, 157.48 and 83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.10, 157.48 and 83 is: 114.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.10 : 157.48 = 83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.10/157.48 = 83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.10x = 157.48 × 83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.10x = 13,070.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,070.84/114.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.56

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