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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.92, 158.52 and 92.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.92, 158.52 and 92.96 is: 128.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.92 : 158.52 = 92.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.92/158.52 = 92.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.92x = 158.52 × 92.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.92x = 14,736.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,736.02/114.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.23

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