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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.68, 158.18 and 85.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.68, 158.18 and 85.14 is: 117.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.68 : 158.18 = 85.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.68/158.18 = 85.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.68x = 158.18 × 85.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.68x = 13,467.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,467.45/114.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.43

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