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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.40, 158 and 102.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.40, 158 and 102.12 is: 141.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.40 : 158 = 102.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.40/158 = 102.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.40x = 158 × 102.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.40x = 16,134.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,134.96/114.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.04

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