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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.14, 196.22 and 90.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.14, 196.22 and 90.39 is: 124.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.14 : 196.22 = 90.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.14/196.22 = 90.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.14x = 196.22 × 90.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.14x = 17,735.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,735.87/142.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.78

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