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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.65, 197.04 and 110.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.65, 197.04 and 110.30 is: 152.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.65 : 197.04 = 110.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.65/197.04 = 110.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.65x = 197.04 × 110.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.65x = 21,733.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,733.51/142.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.36

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