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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.13, 196.18 and 90.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.13, 196.18 and 90.38 is: 124.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.13 : 196.18 = 90.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.13/196.18 = 90.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.13x = 196.18 × 90.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.13x = 17,730.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,730.75/142.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.75

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