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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.16, 196.26 and 134.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.16, 196.26 and 134.24 is: 185.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.16 : 196.26 = 134.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.16/196.26 = 134.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.16x = 196.26 × 134.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.16x = 26,345.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,345.94/142.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.33

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