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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.54, 158.12 and 85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.54, 158.12 and 85 is: 117.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.54 : 158.12 = 85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.54/158.12 = 85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.54x = 158.12 × 85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.54x = 13,440.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,440.20/114.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.34

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