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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.91, 158.46 and 83.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.91, 158.46 and 83.77 is: 115.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.91 : 158.46 = 83.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.91/158.46 = 83.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.91x = 158.46 × 83.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.91x = 13,274.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,274.19/114.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.52

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