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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.82, 158.53 and 79.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.82, 158.53 and 79.44 is: 109.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.82 : 158.53 = 79.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.82/158.53 = 79.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.82x = 158.53 × 79.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.82x = 12,592.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,592.83/114.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.67

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