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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.31, 157.80 and 86.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.31, 157.80 and 86.69 is: 119.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.31 : 157.80 = 86.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.31/157.80 = 86.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.31x = 157.80 × 86.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.31x = 13,679.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,679.68/114.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.67

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