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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114, 157.53 and 87.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114, 157.53 and 87.75 is: 121.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114 : 157.53 = 87.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114/157.53 = 87.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114x = 157.53 × 87.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114x = 13,823.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,823.26/114
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.26

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