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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114, 157.34 and 64.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114, 157.34 and 64.88 is: 89.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114 : 157.34 = 64.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114/157.34 = 64.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114x = 157.34 × 64.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114x = 10,208.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,208.22/114
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.55

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