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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.65, 158.31 and 77.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.65, 158.31 and 77.40 is: 106.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.65 : 158.31 = 77.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.65/158.31 = 77.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.65x = 158.31 × 77.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.65x = 12,253.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,253.19/114.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.87

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