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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.42, 157.68 and 102.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.42, 157.68 and 102.60 is: 141.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.42 : 157.68 = 102.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.42/157.68 = 102.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.42x = 157.68 × 102.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.42x = 16,177.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,177.97/114.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.39

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