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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.48, 214.66 and 142.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.48, 214.66 and 142.32 is: 195.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.48 : 214.66 = 142.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.48/214.66 = 142.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.48x = 214.66 × 142.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.48x = 30,550.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,550.41/156.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.24

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