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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.52, 196.98 and 113.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.52, 196.98 and 113.36 is: 156.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.52 : 196.98 = 113.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.52/196.98 = 113.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.52x = 196.98 × 113.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.52x = 22,329.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,329.65/142.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.68

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