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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.84, 158.31 and 82.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.84, 158.31 and 82.16 is: 113.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.84 : 158.31 = 82.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.84/158.31 = 82.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.84x = 158.31 × 82.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.84x = 13,006.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,006.75/114.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.26

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