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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.18, 196.14 and 136.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.18, 196.14 and 136.66 is: 188.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.18 : 196.14 = 136.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.18/196.14 = 136.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.18x = 196.14 × 136.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.18x = 26,804.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,804.49/142.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.53

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