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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.70, 157.91 and 86.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.70, 157.91 and 86.89 is: 119.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.70 : 157.91 = 86.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.70/157.91 = 86.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.70x = 157.91 × 86.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.70x = 13,720.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,720.80/114.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.62

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