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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.62, 158.16 and 85.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.62, 158.16 and 85.52 is: 118.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.62 : 158.16 = 85.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.62/158.16 = 85.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.62x = 158.16 × 85.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.62x = 13,525.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,525.84/114.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.01

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