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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.53, 157.64 and 86.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.53, 157.64 and 86.83 is: 119.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.53 : 157.64 = 86.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.53/157.64 = 86.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.53x = 157.64 × 86.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.53x = 13,687.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,687.70/114.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.52

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