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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.23, 196.17 and 114.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.23, 196.17 and 114.60 is: 158.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.23 : 196.17 = 114.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.23/196.17 = 114.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.23x = 196.17 × 114.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.23x = 22,481.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,481.08/142.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.06

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