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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.91, 158.64 and 102.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.91, 158.64 and 102.60 is: 141.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.91 : 158.64 = 102.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.91/158.64 = 102.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.91x = 158.64 × 102.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.91x = 16,276.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,276.46/114.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.65

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