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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.42, 157.92 and 86.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.42, 157.92 and 86.54 is: 119.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.42 : 157.92 = 86.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.42/157.92 = 86.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.42x = 157.92 × 86.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.42x = 13,666.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,666.40/114.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.44

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