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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.38, 195.66 and 113.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.38, 195.66 and 113.22 is: 155.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.38 : 195.66 = 113.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.38/195.66 = 113.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.38x = 195.66 × 113.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.38x = 22,152.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,152.63/142.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.59

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