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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.07, 158.68 and 102.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.07, 158.68 and 102.92 is: 141.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.07 : 158.68 = 102.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.07/158.68 = 102.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.07x = 158.68 × 102.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.07x = 16,330.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,330.29/115.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.92

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