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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.14, 172.26 and 102.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.14, 172.26 and 102.41 is: 153.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.14 : 172.26 = 102.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.14/172.26 = 102.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.14x = 172.26 × 102.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.14x = 17,640.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,640.29/115.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.21

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