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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.93, 158.67 and 78.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.93, 158.67 and 78.12 is: 107.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.93 : 158.67 = 78.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.93/158.67 = 78.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.93x = 158.67 × 78.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.93x = 12,395.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,395.30/114.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.85

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