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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.23, 157.41 and 110.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.23, 157.41 and 110.18 is: 151.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.23 : 157.41 = 110.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.23/157.41 = 110.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.23x = 157.41 × 110.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.23x = 17,343.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,343.83/114.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.83

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