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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.28, 158.74 and 102.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.28, 158.74 and 102.32 is: 140.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.28 : 158.74 = 102.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.28/158.74 = 102.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.28x = 158.74 × 102.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.28x = 16,242.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,242.28/115.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.89

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