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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.16, 195.93 and 113.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.16, 195.93 and 113.00 is: 155.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.16 : 195.93 = 113.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.16/195.93 = 113.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.16x = 195.93 × 113.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.16x = 22,139.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,139.11/142.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.74

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