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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.96, 197.15 and 110.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.96, 197.15 and 110.16 is: 151.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.96 : 197.15 = 110.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.96/197.15 = 110.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.96x = 197.15 × 110.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.96x = 21,717.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,717.06/142.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.91

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