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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.64, 158.34 and 92.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.64, 158.34 and 92.92 is: 128.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.64 : 158.34 = 92.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.64/158.34 = 92.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.64x = 158.34 × 92.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.64x = 14,712.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,712.95/114.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.34

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