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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.01, 195.81 and 134.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.01, 195.81 and 134.31 is: 185.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.01 : 195.81 = 134.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.01/195.81 = 134.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.01x = 195.81 × 134.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.01x = 26,299.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,299.24/142.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.19

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