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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.86, 159.48 and 102.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.86, 159.48 and 102.50 is: 141.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.86 : 159.48 = 102.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.86/159.48 = 102.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.86x = 159.48 × 102.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.86x = 16,345.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,345.90/115.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.08

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