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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.16, 196.30 and 128.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.16, 196.30 and 128.48 is: 177.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.16 : 196.30 = 128.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.16/196.30 = 128.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.16x = 196.30 × 128.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.16x = 25,220.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,220.62/142.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.41

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