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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.54, 196.38 and 114.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.54, 196.38 and 114.88 is: 158.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.54 : 196.38 = 114.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.54/196.38 = 114.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.54x = 196.38 × 114.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.54x = 22,560.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,560.13/142.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.27

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