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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.02, 196.02 and 109.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.02, 196.02 and 109.35 is: 150.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.02 : 196.02 = 109.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.02/196.02 = 109.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.02x = 196.02 × 109.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.02x = 21,434.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,434.79/142.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.93

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