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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.20, 196.31 and 112.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.20, 196.31 and 112.65 is: 155.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.20 : 196.31 = 112.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.20/196.31 = 112.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.20x = 196.31 × 112.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.20x = 22,114.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,114.32/142.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.52

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