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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.70, 158.19 and 102.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.70, 158.19 and 102.88 is: 141.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.70 : 158.19 = 102.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.70/158.19 = 102.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.70x = 158.19 × 102.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.70x = 16,274.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,274.59/114.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.89

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