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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.79, 196.82 and 113.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.79, 196.82 and 113.23 is: 156.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.79 : 196.82 = 113.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.79/196.82 = 113.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.79x = 196.82 × 113.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.79x = 22,285.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,285.93/142.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.07

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