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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114, 157.32 and 79.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114, 157.32 and 79.56 is: 109.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114 : 157.32 = 79.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114/157.32 = 79.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114x = 157.32 × 79.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114x = 12,516.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,516.38/114
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.79

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