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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.57, 197.13 and 110.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.57, 197.13 and 110.08 is: 152.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.57 : 197.13 = 110.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.57/197.13 = 110.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.57x = 197.13 × 110.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.57x = 21,700.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,700.07/142.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.21

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