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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.92, 158.61 and 78.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.92, 158.61 and 78.11 is: 107.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.92 : 158.61 = 78.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.92/158.61 = 78.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.92x = 158.61 × 78.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.92x = 12,389.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,389.57/114.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.81

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