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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.92, 158.66 and 87.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.92, 158.66 and 87.24 is: 120.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.92 : 158.66 = 87.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.92/158.66 = 87.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.92x = 158.66 × 87.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.92x = 13,841.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,841.50/114.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.44

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