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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.19, 196.16 and 89.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.19, 196.16 and 89.71 is: 123.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.19 : 196.16 = 89.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.19/196.16 = 89.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.19x = 196.16 × 89.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.19x = 17,597.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,597.51/142.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.76

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