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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.22, 196.27 and 86.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.22, 196.27 and 86.99 is: 120.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.22 : 196.27 = 86.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.22/196.27 = 86.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.22x = 196.27 × 86.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.22x = 17,073.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,073.92/142.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.05

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