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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.02, 196.02 and 112.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.02, 196.02 and 112.86 is: 155.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.02 : 196.02 = 112.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.02/196.02 = 112.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.02x = 196.02 × 112.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.02x = 22,122.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,122.82/142.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.77

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