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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.36, 158.03 and 81.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.36, 158.03 and 81.56 is: 112.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.36 : 158.03 = 81.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.36/158.03 = 81.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.36x = 158.03 × 81.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.36x = 12,888.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,888.10/114.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.70

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