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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.18, 157.34 and 81.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.18, 157.34 and 81.40 is: 112.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.18 : 157.34 = 81.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.18/157.34 = 81.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.18x = 157.34 × 81.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.18x = 12,807.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,807.48/114.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.17

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