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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.48, 158.04 and 81.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.48, 158.04 and 81.76 is: 112.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.48 : 158.04 = 81.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.48/158.04 = 81.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.48x = 158.04 × 81.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.48x = 12,921.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,921.35/114.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.87

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