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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.68, 214.20 and 115.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.68, 214.20 and 115.56 is: 173.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.68 : 214.20 = 115.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.68/214.20 = 115.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.68x = 214.20 × 115.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.68x = 24,752.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,752.95/142.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.49

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