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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.03, 196.05 and 109.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.03, 196.05 and 109.24 is: 150.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.03 : 196.05 = 109.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.03/196.05 = 109.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.03x = 196.05 × 109.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.03x = 21,416.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,416.50/142.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.79

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