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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.08, 195.86 and 102.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.08, 195.86 and 102.72 is: 141.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.08 : 195.86 = 102.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.08/195.86 = 102.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.08x = 195.86 × 102.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.08x = 20,118.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,118.23/142.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.60

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