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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.64, 197.04 and 111.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.64, 197.04 and 111.68 is: 154.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.64 : 197.04 = 111.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.64/197.04 = 111.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.64x = 197.04 × 111.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.64x = 22,005.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,005.43/142.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.27

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