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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.28, 157.86 and 108.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.28, 157.86 and 108.88 is: 150.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.28 : 157.86 = 108.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.28/157.86 = 108.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.28x = 157.86 × 108.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.28x = 17,187.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,187.80/114.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.40

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