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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.49, 196.74 and 113.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.49, 196.74 and 113.46 is: 156.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.49 : 196.74 = 113.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.49/196.74 = 113.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.49x = 196.74 × 113.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.49x = 22,322.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,322.12/142.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.66

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