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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.03, 195.87 and 106.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.03, 195.87 and 106.44 is: 146.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.03 : 195.87 = 106.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.03/195.87 = 106.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.03x = 195.87 × 106.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.03x = 20,848.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,848.40/142.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.79

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