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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.36, 158.02 and 81.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.36, 158.02 and 81.55 is: 112.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.36 : 158.02 = 81.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.36/158.02 = 81.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.36x = 158.02 × 81.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.36x = 12,886.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,886.33/114.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.69

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