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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.20, 196.44 and 129

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.20, 196.44 and 129 is: 178.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.20 : 196.44 = 129 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.20/196.44 = 129/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.20x = 196.44 × 129
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.20x = 25,340.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,340.76/142.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.21

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