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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.21, 157.35 and 92.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.21, 157.35 and 92.34 is: 127.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.21 : 157.35 = 92.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.21/157.35 = 92.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.21x = 157.35 × 92.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.21x = 14,529.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,529.70/114.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.22

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