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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.12, 196.07 and 98.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.12, 196.07 and 98.49 is: 135.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.12 : 196.07 = 98.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.12/196.07 = 98.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.12x = 196.07 × 98.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.12x = 19,310.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,310.93/142.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.88

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