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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.97, 197.43 and 115.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.97, 197.43 and 115.49 is: 159.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.97 : 197.43 = 115.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.97/197.43 = 115.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.97x = 197.43 × 115.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.97x = 22,800.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,800.20/142.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.48

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