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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.22, 196.21 and 86.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.22, 196.21 and 86.92 is: 119.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.22 : 196.21 = 86.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.22/196.21 = 86.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.22x = 196.21 × 86.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.22x = 17,054.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,054.57/142.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.92

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