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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.66, 158.28 and 85.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.66, 158.28 and 85.32 is: 117.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.66 : 158.28 = 85.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.66/158.28 = 85.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.66x = 158.28 × 85.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.66x = 13,504.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,504.45/114.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.78

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