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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.09, 195.80 and 102.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.09, 195.80 and 102.68 is: 141.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.09 : 195.80 = 102.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.09/195.80 = 102.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.09x = 195.80 × 102.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.09x = 20,104.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,104.02/142.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.49

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