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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.56, 215.73 and 142.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.56, 215.73 and 142.58 is: 196.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.56 : 215.73 = 142.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.56/215.73 = 142.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.56x = 215.73 × 142.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.56x = 30,759.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,759.32/156.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.48

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