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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.01, 195.91 and 86.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.01, 195.91 and 86.76 is: 119.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.01 : 195.91 = 86.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.01/195.91 = 86.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.01x = 195.91 × 86.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.01x = 16,997.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,997.15/142.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.69

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