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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.24, 196.16 and 114.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.24, 196.16 and 114.60 is: 158.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.24 : 196.16 = 114.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.24/196.16 = 114.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.24x = 196.16 × 114.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.24x = 22,479.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,479.94/142.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.04

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