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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.16, 157.38 and 85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.16, 157.38 and 85 is: 117.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.16 : 157.38 = 85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.16/157.38 = 85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.16x = 157.38 × 85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.16x = 13,377.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,377.30/114.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.18

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