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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.04, 195.93 and 100.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.04, 195.93 and 100.55 is: 138.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.04 : 195.93 = 100.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.04/195.93 = 100.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.04x = 195.93 × 100.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.04x = 19,699.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,699.78/142.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.70

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