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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.03, 195.75 and 110.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.03, 195.75 and 110.90 is: 152.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.03 : 195.75 = 110.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.03/195.75 = 110.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.03x = 195.75 × 110.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.03x = 21,708.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,708.68/142.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.85

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