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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.39, 196.62 and 114.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.39, 196.62 and 114.67 is: 158.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.39 : 196.62 = 114.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.39/196.62 = 114.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.39x = 196.62 × 114.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.39x = 22,545.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,545.43/142.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.34

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