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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114, 157.38 and 89.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114, 157.38 and 89.40 is: 123.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114 : 157.38 = 89.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114/157.38 = 89.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114x = 157.38 × 89.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114x = 14,069.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,069.77/114
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.42

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