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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.87, 158.60 and 82.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.87, 158.60 and 82.15 is: 113.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.87 : 158.60 = 82.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.87/158.60 = 82.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.87x = 158.60 × 82.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.87x = 13,028.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,028.99/114.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.42

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