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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.08, 196.08 and 100.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.08, 196.08 and 100.68 is: 138.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.08 : 196.08 = 100.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.08/196.08 = 100.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.08x = 196.08 × 100.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.08x = 19,741.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,741.33/142.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.95

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