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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.98, 197.04 and 110.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.98, 197.04 and 110.94 is: 152.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.98 : 197.04 = 110.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.98/197.04 = 110.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.98x = 197.04 × 110.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.98x = 21,859.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,859.62/142.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.89

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