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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.51, 158.09 and 86.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.51, 158.09 and 86.66 is: 119.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.51 : 158.09 = 86.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.51/158.09 = 86.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.51x = 158.09 × 86.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.51x = 13,700.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,700.08/114.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.64

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