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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.30, 157.51 and 85.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.30, 157.51 and 85.14 is: 117.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.30 : 157.51 = 85.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.30/157.51 = 85.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.30x = 157.51 × 85.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.30x = 13,410.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,410.40/114.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.33

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