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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.79, 158.50 and 88.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.79, 158.50 and 88.52 is: 122.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.79 : 158.50 = 88.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.79/158.50 = 88.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.79x = 158.50 × 88.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.79x = 14,030.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,030.59/114.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.23

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