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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142, 196 and 90.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142, 196 and 90.24 is: 124.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142 : 196 = 90.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142/196 = 90.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142x = 196 × 90.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142x = 17,687.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,687.04/142
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.56

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