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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.71, 197.16 and 115.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.71, 197.16 and 115.26 is: 159.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.71 : 197.16 = 115.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.71/197.16 = 115.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.71x = 197.16 × 115.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.71x = 22,724.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,724.66/142.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.24

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