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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.92, 158.17 and 82.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.92, 158.17 and 82.12 is: 113.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.92 : 158.17 = 82.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.92/158.17 = 82.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.92x = 158.17 × 82.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.92x = 12,988.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,988.92/114.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.03

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