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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.71, 158.51 and 79.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.71, 158.51 and 79.88 is: 110.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.71 : 158.51 = 79.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.71/158.51 = 79.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.71x = 158.51 × 79.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.71x = 12,661.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,661.38/114.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.38

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