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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.99, 158.61 and 82.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.99, 158.61 and 82.17 is: 113.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.99 : 158.61 = 82.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.99/158.61 = 82.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.99x = 158.61 × 82.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.99x = 13,032.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,032.98/114.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.34

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