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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114, 157.28 and 67.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114, 157.28 and 67.38 is: 92.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114 : 157.28 = 67.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114/157.28 = 67.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114x = 157.28 × 67.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114x = 10,597.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,597.53/114
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.96

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