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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.08, 195.69 and 112.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.08, 195.69 and 112.92 is: 155.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.08 : 195.69 = 112.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.08/195.69 = 112.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.08x = 195.69 × 112.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.08x = 22,097.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,097.31/142.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.53

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