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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.16, 196.20 and 89.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.16, 196.20 and 89.73 is: 123.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.16 : 196.20 = 89.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.16/196.20 = 89.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.16x = 196.20 × 89.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.16x = 17,605.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,605.03/142.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.84

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