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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.59, 158.15 and 81.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.59, 158.15 and 81.46 is: 112.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.59 : 158.15 = 81.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.59/158.15 = 81.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.59x = 158.15 × 81.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.59x = 12,881.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,881.70/114.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.42

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