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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.20, 196.26 and 89.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.20, 196.26 and 89.76 is: 123.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.20 : 196.26 = 89.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.20/196.26 = 89.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.20x = 196.26 × 89.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.20x = 17,616.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,616.30/142.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.88

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