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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.02, 195.85 and 89.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.02, 195.85 and 89.55 is: 123.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.02 : 195.85 = 89.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.02/195.85 = 89.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.02x = 195.85 × 89.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.02x = 17,538.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,538.37/142.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.49

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