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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.52, 158.02 and 85.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.52, 158.02 and 85.03 is: 117.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.52 : 158.02 = 85.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.52/158.02 = 85.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.52x = 158.02 × 85.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.52x = 13,436.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,436.44/114.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.33

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