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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.88, 159.86 and 102.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.88, 159.86 and 102.88 is: 141.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.88 : 159.86 = 102.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.88/159.86 = 102.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.88x = 159.86 × 102.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.88x = 16,446.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,446.40/115.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.93

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