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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.05, 195.85 and 102.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.05, 195.85 and 102.77 is: 141.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.05 : 195.85 = 102.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.05/195.85 = 102.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.05x = 195.85 × 102.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.05x = 20,127.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,127.50/142.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.69

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