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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.60, 196.14 and 116.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.60, 196.14 and 116.04 is: 159.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.60 : 196.14 = 116.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.60/196.14 = 116.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.60x = 196.14 × 116.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.60x = 22,760.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,760.09/142.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.61

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