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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142, 195.80 and 98.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142, 195.80 and 98.26 is: 135.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142 : 195.80 = 98.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142/195.80 = 98.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142x = 195.80 × 98.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142x = 19,239.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,239.31/142
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.49

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