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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.57, 158.81 and 112.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.57, 158.81 and 112.86 is: 156.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.57 : 158.81 = 112.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.57/158.81 = 112.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.57x = 158.81 × 112.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.57x = 17,922.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,922.73/114.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.43

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