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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.76, 197.15 and 115.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.76, 197.15 and 115.04 is: 158.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.76 : 197.15 = 115.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.76/197.15 = 115.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.76x = 197.15 × 115.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.76x = 22,680.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,680.14/142.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.87

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