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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.69, 158.31 and 81.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.69, 158.31 and 81.54 is: 112.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.69 : 158.31 = 81.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.69/158.31 = 81.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.69x = 158.31 × 81.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.69x = 12,908.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,908.60/114.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.55

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