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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.59, 157.87 and 81.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.59, 157.87 and 81.74 is: 112.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.59 : 157.87 = 81.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.59/157.87 = 81.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.59x = 157.87 × 81.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.59x = 12,904.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,904.29/114.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.61

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