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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.26, 196.11 and 114.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.26, 196.11 and 114.90 is: 158.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.26 : 196.11 = 114.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.26/196.11 = 114.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.26x = 196.11 × 114.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.26x = 22,533.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,533.04/142.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.39

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