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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.76, 158.48 and 77.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.76, 158.48 and 77.82 is: 107.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.76 : 158.48 = 77.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.76/158.48 = 77.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.76x = 158.48 × 77.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.76x = 12,332.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,332.91/114.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.47

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