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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.88, 158.66 and 78.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.88, 158.66 and 78.14 is: 107.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.88 : 158.66 = 78.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.88/158.66 = 78.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.88x = 158.66 × 78.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.88x = 12,397.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,397.69/114.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.92

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