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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.73, 158.16 and 81.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.73, 158.16 and 81.91 is: 112.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.73 : 158.16 = 81.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.73/158.16 = 81.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.73x = 158.16 × 81.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.73x = 12,954.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,954.89/114.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.92

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