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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.58, 158.03 and 77.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.58, 158.03 and 77.22 is: 106.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.58 : 158.03 = 77.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.58/158.03 = 77.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.58x = 158.03 × 77.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.58x = 12,203.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,203.08/114.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.50

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