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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.78, 158.31 and 83.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.78, 158.31 and 83.81 is: 115.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.78 : 158.31 = 83.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.78/158.31 = 83.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.78x = 158.31 × 83.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.78x = 13,267.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,267.17/114.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.59

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