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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.61, 197.00 and 110.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.61, 197.00 and 110.27 is: 152.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.61 : 197.00 = 110.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.61/197.00 = 110.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.61x = 197.00 × 110.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.61x = 21,723.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,723.96/142.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.33

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