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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.63, 157.85 and 102

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.63, 157.85 and 102 is: 140.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.63 : 157.85 = 102 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.63/157.85 = 102/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.63x = 157.85 × 102
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.63x = 16,100.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,100.57/114.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.46

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