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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.54, 157.74 and 76.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.54, 157.74 and 76.46 is: 114.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.54 : 157.74 = 76.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.54/157.74 = 76.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.54x = 157.74 × 76.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.54x = 12,060.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,060.80/105.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.28

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