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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114, 157.32 and 104.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114, 157.32 and 104.84 is: 144.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114 : 157.32 = 104.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114/157.32 = 104.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114x = 157.32 × 104.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114x = 16,493.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,493.43/114
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.68

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