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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.65, 157.93 and 96.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.65, 157.93 and 96.22 is: 132.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.65 : 157.93 = 96.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.65/157.93 = 96.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.65x = 157.93 × 96.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.65x = 15,195.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,195.23/114.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.54

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