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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.93, 158.55 and 87.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.93, 158.55 and 87.26 is: 120.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.93 : 158.55 = 87.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.93/158.55 = 87.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.93x = 158.55 × 87.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.93x = 13,833.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,833.84/114.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.37

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