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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.52, 158.08 and 81.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.52, 158.08 and 81.86 is: 113.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.52 : 158.08 = 81.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.52/158.08 = 81.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.52x = 158.08 × 81.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.52x = 12,940.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,940.43/114.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.00

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