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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.76, 158.42 and 81.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.76, 158.42 and 81.63 is: 112.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.76 : 158.42 = 81.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.76/158.42 = 81.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.76x = 158.42 × 81.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.76x = 12,932.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,932.03/114.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.69

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