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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.03, 195.94 and 114.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.03, 195.94 and 114.29 is: 157.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.03 : 195.94 = 114.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.03/195.94 = 114.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.03x = 195.94 × 114.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.03x = 22,393.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,393.98/142.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.67

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