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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.64, 158.24 and 92.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.64, 158.24 and 92.76 is: 128.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.64 : 158.24 = 92.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.64/158.24 = 92.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.64x = 158.24 × 92.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.64x = 14,678.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,678.34/114.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.04

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