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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.09, 196.09 and 109.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.09, 196.09 and 109.28 is: 150.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.09 : 196.09 = 109.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.09/196.09 = 109.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.09x = 196.09 × 109.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.09x = 21,428.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,428.93/142.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.82

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