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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.33, 158.83 and 113.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.33, 158.83 and 113.22 is: 157.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.33 : 158.83 = 113.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.33/158.83 = 113.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.33x = 158.83 × 113.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.33x = 17,982.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,982.73/114.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.29

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