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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.11, 196.16 and 137.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.11, 196.16 and 137.55 is: 189.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.11 : 196.16 = 137.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.11/196.16 = 137.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.11x = 196.16 × 137.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.11x = 26,981.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,981.81/142.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.87

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