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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.88, 158.58 and 76.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.88, 158.58 and 76.16 is: 105.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.88 : 158.58 = 76.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.88/158.58 = 76.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.88x = 158.58 × 76.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.88x = 12,077.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,077.45/114.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.13

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