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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.02, 195.96 and 89.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.02, 195.96 and 89.56 is: 123.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.02 : 195.96 = 89.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.02/195.96 = 89.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.02x = 195.96 × 89.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.02x = 17,550.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,550.18/142.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.58

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