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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.01, 195.85 and 105.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.01, 195.85 and 105.15 is: 145.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.01 : 195.85 = 105.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.01/195.85 = 105.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.01x = 195.85 × 105.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.01x = 20,593.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,593.63/142.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.02

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