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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.98, 158.84 and 86.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.98, 158.84 and 86.22 is: 119.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.98 : 158.84 = 86.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.98/158.84 = 86.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.98x = 158.84 × 86.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.98x = 13,694.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,694.75/114.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.11

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