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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.16, 159.09 and 102.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.16, 159.09 and 102.11 is: 141.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.16 : 159.09 = 102.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.16/159.09 = 102.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.16x = 159.09 × 102.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.16x = 16,243.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,243.88/115.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.05

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