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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.28, 157.60 and 76.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.28, 157.60 and 76.28 is: 114.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.28 : 157.60 = 76.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.28/157.60 = 76.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.28x = 157.60 × 76.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.28x = 12,021.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,021.73/105.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.19

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