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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.78, 158.24 and 81.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.78, 158.24 and 81.98 is: 113.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.78 : 158.24 = 81.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.78/158.24 = 81.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.78x = 158.24 × 81.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.78x = 12,971.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,971.31/114.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.01

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