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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.22, 157.47 and 85.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.22, 157.47 and 85.06 is: 117.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.22 : 157.47 = 85.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.22/157.47 = 85.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.22x = 157.47 × 85.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.22x = 13,394.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,394.40/114.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.27

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