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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142, 195.51 and 135.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142, 195.51 and 135.50 is: 186.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142 : 195.51 = 135.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142/195.51 = 135.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142x = 195.51 × 135.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142x = 26,491.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,491.61/142
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.56

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