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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.07, 157.36 and 76.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.07, 157.36 and 76.71 is: 105.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.07 : 157.36 = 76.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.07/157.36 = 76.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.07x = 157.36 × 76.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.07x = 12,071.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,071.09/114.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.82

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