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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.85, 158.37 and 81.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.85, 158.37 and 81.64 is: 112.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.85 : 158.37 = 81.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.85/158.37 = 81.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.85x = 158.37 × 81.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.85x = 12,928.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,928.73/114.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.57

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