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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.66, 158.31 and 82.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.66, 158.31 and 82.08 is: 113.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.66 : 158.31 = 82.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.66/158.31 = 82.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.66x = 158.31 × 82.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.66x = 12,994.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,994.08/114.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.33

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