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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.56, 157.68 and 92.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.56, 157.68 and 92.64 is: 127.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.56 : 157.68 = 92.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.56/157.68 = 92.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.56x = 157.68 × 92.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.56x = 14,607.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,607.48/114.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.51

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