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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.02, 196.11 and 113.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.02, 196.11 and 113.04 is: 156.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.02 : 196.11 = 113.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.02/196.11 = 113.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.02x = 196.11 × 113.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.02x = 22,168.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,168.27/142.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.09

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