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