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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.94, 158.56 and 82.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.94, 158.56 and 82.14 is: 113.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.94 : 158.56 = 82.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.94/158.56 = 82.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.94x = 158.56 × 82.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.94x = 13,024.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,024.12/114.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.31

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