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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.88, 158.55 and 83.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.88, 158.55 and 83.79 is: 115.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.88 : 158.55 = 83.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.88/158.55 = 83.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.88x = 158.55 × 83.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.88x = 13,284.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,284.90/114.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.64

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