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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.53, 157.95 and 81.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.53, 157.95 and 81.80 is: 112.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.53 : 157.95 = 81.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.53/157.95 = 81.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.53x = 157.95 × 81.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.53x = 12,919.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,919.52/114.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.81

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