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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.65, 158.34 and 87.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.65, 158.34 and 87.02 is: 120.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.65 : 158.34 = 87.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.65/158.34 = 87.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.65x = 158.34 × 87.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.65x = 13,778.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,778.75/114.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.18

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