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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.28, 157.66 and 81.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.28, 157.66 and 81.52 is: 112.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.28 : 157.66 = 81.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.28/157.66 = 81.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.28x = 157.66 × 81.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.28x = 12,852.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,852.44/114.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.46

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