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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.04, 196.06 and 89.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.04, 196.06 and 89.60 is: 123.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.04 : 196.06 = 89.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.04/196.06 = 89.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.04x = 196.06 × 89.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.04x = 17,566.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,566.98/142.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.68

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