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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.06, 196.04 and 98.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.06, 196.04 and 98.50 is: 135.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.06 : 196.04 = 98.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.06/196.04 = 98.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.06x = 196.04 × 98.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.06x = 19,309.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,309.94/142.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.93

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