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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.17, 157.39 and 81.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.17, 157.39 and 81.41 is: 112.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.17 : 157.39 = 81.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.17/157.39 = 81.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.17x = 157.39 × 81.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.17x = 12,813.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,813.12/114.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.23

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