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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.20, 195.90 and 136.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.20, 195.90 and 136.20 is: 187.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.20 : 195.90 = 136.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.20/195.90 = 136.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.20x = 195.90 × 136.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.20x = 26,681.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,681.58/142.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.63

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