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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.97, 197.16 and 115.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.97, 197.16 and 115.25 is: 158.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.97 : 197.16 = 115.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.97/197.16 = 115.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.97x = 197.16 × 115.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.97x = 22,722.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,722.69/142.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.93

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