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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.90, 197.24 and 115.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.90, 197.24 and 115.36 is: 159.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.90 : 197.24 = 115.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.90/197.24 = 115.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.90x = 197.24 × 115.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.90x = 22,752.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,752.54/142.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.22

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