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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.16, 195.93 and 115.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.16, 195.93 and 115.87 is: 159.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.16 : 195.93 = 115.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.16/195.93 = 115.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.16x = 195.93 × 115.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.16x = 22,702.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,702.41/142.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.70

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