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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.87, 158.35 and 83.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.87, 158.35 and 83.74 is: 115.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.87 : 158.35 = 83.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.87/158.35 = 83.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.87x = 158.35 × 83.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.87x = 13,260.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,260.23/114.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.44

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