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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.29, 157.67 and 76.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.29, 157.67 and 76.32 is: 114.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.29 : 157.67 = 76.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.29/157.67 = 76.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.29x = 157.67 × 76.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.29x = 12,032.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,032.99/105.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.29

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