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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.08, 196.16 and 107.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.08, 196.16 and 107.52 is: 148.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.08 : 196.16 = 107.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.08/196.16 = 107.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.08x = 196.16 × 107.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.08x = 21,091.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,091.12/142.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.45

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