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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.11, 196.22 and 105.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.11, 196.22 and 105.66 is: 145.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.11 : 196.22 = 105.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.11/196.22 = 105.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.11x = 196.22 × 105.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.11x = 20,732.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,732.87/142.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.89

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