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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142, 195.84 and 130.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142, 195.84 and 130.36 is: 179.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142 : 195.84 = 130.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142/195.84 = 130.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142x = 195.84 × 130.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142x = 25,529.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,529.70/142
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.79

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