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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.16, 195.96 and 117.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.16, 195.96 and 117.56 is: 162.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.16 : 195.96 = 117.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.16/195.96 = 117.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.16x = 195.96 × 117.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.16x = 23,037.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,037.06/142.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.05

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