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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.08, 196.08 and 109.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.08, 196.08 and 109.36 is: 150.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.08 : 196.08 = 109.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.08/196.08 = 109.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.08x = 196.08 × 109.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.08x = 21,443.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,443.31/142.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.92

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