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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.19, 157.67 and 74.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.19, 157.67 and 74.86 is: 103.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.19 : 157.67 = 74.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.19/157.67 = 74.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.19x = 157.67 × 74.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.19x = 11,803.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,803.18/114.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.36

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