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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114, 157.20 and 102.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114, 157.20 and 102.36 is: 141.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114 : 157.20 = 102.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114/157.20 = 102.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114x = 157.20 × 102.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114x = 16,090.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,090.99/114
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.15

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