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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.94, 158.62 and 82.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.94, 158.62 and 82.18 is: 113.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.94 : 158.62 = 82.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.94/158.62 = 82.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.94x = 158.62 × 82.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.94x = 13,035.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,035.39/114.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.41

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