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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.62, 158.03 and 85.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.62, 158.03 and 85.14 is: 117.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.62 : 158.03 = 85.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.62/158.03 = 85.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.62x = 158.03 × 85.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.62x = 13,454.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,454.25/114.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.39

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