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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.76, 158.43 and 83.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.76, 158.43 and 83.77 is: 115.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.76 : 158.43 = 83.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.76/158.43 = 83.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.76x = 158.43 × 83.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.76x = 13,271.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,271.68/114.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.65

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