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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.28, 196.42 and 113.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.28, 196.42 and 113.28 is: 156.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.28 : 196.42 = 113.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.28/196.42 = 113.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.28x = 196.42 × 113.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.28x = 22,250.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,250.46/142.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.38

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