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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.18, 157.59 and 85.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.18, 157.59 and 85.11 is: 117.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.18 : 157.59 = 85.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.18/157.59 = 85.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.18x = 157.59 × 85.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.18x = 13,412.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,412.48/114.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.47

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