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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.70, 196.68 and 115.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.70, 196.68 and 115.02 is: 158.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.70 : 196.68 = 115.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.70/196.68 = 115.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.70x = 196.68 × 115.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.70x = 22,622.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,622.13/142.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.53

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