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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.16, 195.97 and 115.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.16, 195.97 and 115.88 is: 159.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.16 : 195.97 = 115.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.16/195.97 = 115.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.16x = 195.97 × 115.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.16x = 22,709.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,709.05/142.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.75

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