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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.03, 196.17 and 140.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.03, 196.17 and 140.11 is: 193.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.03 : 196.17 = 140.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.03/196.17 = 140.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.03x = 196.17 × 140.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.03x = 27,484.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,484.95/142.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.51

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