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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.58, 158.14 and 77.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.58, 158.14 and 77.74 is: 107.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.58 : 158.14 = 77.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.58/158.14 = 77.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.58x = 158.14 × 77.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.58x = 12,293.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,293.80/114.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.29

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