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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.45, 157.98 and 81.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.45, 157.98 and 81.74 is: 112.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.45 : 157.98 = 81.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.45/157.98 = 81.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.45x = 157.98 × 81.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.45x = 12,912.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,912.50/114.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.82

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