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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.92, 197.10 and 115.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.92, 197.10 and 115.23 is: 158.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.92 : 197.10 = 115.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.92/197.10 = 115.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.92x = 197.10 × 115.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.92x = 22,711.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,711.83/142.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.91

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