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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.18, 195.98 and 100.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.18, 195.98 and 100.64 is: 138.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.18 : 195.98 = 100.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.18/195.98 = 100.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.18x = 195.98 × 100.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.18x = 19,723.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,723.41/142.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.72

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