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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.92, 158.52 and 76.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.92, 158.52 and 76.16 is: 105.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.92 : 158.52 = 76.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.92/158.52 = 76.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.92x = 158.52 × 76.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.92x = 12,072.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,072.88/114.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.05

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