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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.55, 158.23 and 79.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.55, 158.23 and 79.52 is: 109.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.55 : 158.23 = 79.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.55/158.23 = 79.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.55x = 158.23 × 79.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.55x = 12,581.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,581.46/114.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.84

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