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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.20, 158.58 and 102.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.20, 158.58 and 102.68 is: 141.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.20 : 158.58 = 102.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.20/158.58 = 102.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.20x = 158.58 × 102.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.20x = 16,282.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,282.99/115.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.35

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