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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.19, 196.19 and 86.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.19, 196.19 and 86.91 is: 119.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.19 : 196.19 = 86.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.19/196.19 = 86.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.19x = 196.19 × 86.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.19x = 17,050.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,050.44/142.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.92

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