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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.43, 196.29 and 112.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.43, 196.29 and 112.85 is: 155.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.43 : 196.29 = 112.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.43/196.29 = 112.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.43x = 196.29 × 112.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.43x = 22,151.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,151.33/142.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.52

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