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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.62, 158.11 and 81.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.62, 158.11 and 81.82 is: 112.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.62 : 158.11 = 81.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.62/158.11 = 81.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.62x = 158.11 × 81.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.62x = 12,935.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,935.36/114.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.85

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