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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.51, 157.85 and 81.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.51, 157.85 and 81.70 is: 112.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.51 : 157.85 = 81.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.51/157.85 = 81.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.51x = 157.85 × 81.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.51x = 12,897.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,897.20/114.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.63

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