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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.16, 196.24 and 130.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.16, 196.24 and 130.08 is: 179.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.16 : 196.24 = 130.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.16/196.24 = 130.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.16x = 196.24 × 130.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.16x = 25,526.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,526.90/142.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.56

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