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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.09, 195.99 and 86.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.09, 195.99 and 86.82 is: 119.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.09 : 195.99 = 86.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.09/195.99 = 86.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.09x = 195.99 × 86.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.09x = 17,015.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,015.85/142.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.75

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