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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.04, 195.84 and 97.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.04, 195.84 and 97.76 is: 134.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.04 : 195.84 = 97.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.04/195.84 = 97.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.04x = 195.84 × 97.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.04x = 19,145.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,145.32/142.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.79

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