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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.74, 215.12 and 142.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.74, 215.12 and 142.75 is: 197.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.74 : 215.12 = 142.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.74/215.12 = 142.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.74x = 215.12 × 142.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.74x = 30,708.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,708.38/155.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.18

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