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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114, 156.29 and 107.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114, 156.29 and 107.93 is: 147.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114 : 156.29 = 107.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114/156.29 = 107.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114x = 156.29 × 107.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114x = 16,867.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,867.06/114
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.96

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