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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.09, 195.89 and 108.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.09, 195.89 and 108.88 is: 150.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.09 : 195.89 = 108.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.09/195.89 = 108.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.09x = 195.89 × 108.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.09x = 21,327.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,327.47/142.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.10

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