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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.69, 158.31 and 88.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.69, 158.31 and 88.47 is: 122.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.69 : 158.31 = 88.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.69/158.31 = 88.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.69x = 158.31 × 88.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.69x = 14,005.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,005.69/114.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.12

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