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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.16, 195.96 and 105.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.16, 195.96 and 105.20 is: 145.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.16 : 195.96 = 105.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.16/195.96 = 105.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.16x = 195.96 × 105.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.16x = 20,614.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,614.99/142.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.01

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