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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.49, 157.96 and 96.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.49, 157.96 and 96.13 is: 132.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.49 : 157.96 = 96.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.49/157.96 = 96.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.49x = 157.96 × 96.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.49x = 15,184.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,184.69/114.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.63

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