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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114, 157.22 and 70.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114, 157.22 and 70.26 is: 96.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114 : 157.22 = 70.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114/157.22 = 70.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114x = 157.22 × 70.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114x = 11,046.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,046.28/114
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.90

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