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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.09, 196.08 and 105.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.09, 196.08 and 105.31 is: 145.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.09 : 196.08 = 105.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.09/196.08 = 105.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.09x = 196.08 × 105.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.09x = 20,649.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,649.03/142.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.33

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