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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.16, 195.81 and 111.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.16, 195.81 and 111.02 is: 152.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.16 : 195.81 = 111.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.16/195.81 = 111.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.16x = 195.81 × 111.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.16x = 21,737.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,737.85/142.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.92

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