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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.08, 196.08 and 82.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.08, 196.08 and 82.26 is: 113.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.08 : 196.08 = 82.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.08/196.08 = 82.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.08x = 196.08 × 82.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.08x = 16,129.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,129.54/142.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.52

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