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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.32, 195.96 and 116.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.32, 195.96 and 116.04 is: 159.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.32 : 195.96 = 116.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.32/195.96 = 116.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.32x = 195.96 × 116.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.32x = 22,739.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,739.20/142.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.78

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