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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.38, 158.07 and 84.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.38, 158.07 and 84.90 is: 117.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.38 : 158.07 = 84.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.38/158.07 = 84.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.38x = 158.07 × 84.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.38x = 13,419.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,419.69/114.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.33

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