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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.18, 157.62 and 81.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.18, 157.62 and 81.43 is: 112.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.18 : 157.62 = 81.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.18/157.62 = 81.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.18x = 157.62 × 81.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.18x = 12,834.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,834.60/114.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.41

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