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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.26, 196.02 and 115.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.26, 196.02 and 115.93 is: 159.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.26 : 196.02 = 115.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.26/196.02 = 115.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.26x = 196.02 × 115.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.26x = 22,724.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,724.84/142.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.75

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