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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142, 195.70 and 115.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142, 195.70 and 115.88 is: 159.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142 : 195.70 = 115.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142/195.70 = 115.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142x = 195.70 × 115.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142x = 22,677.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,677.72/142
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.70

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