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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.57, 158.16 and 88.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.57, 158.16 and 88.28 is: 121.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.57 : 158.16 = 88.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.57/158.16 = 88.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.57x = 158.16 × 88.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.57x = 13,962.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,962.72/114.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.87

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