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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.22, 196.11 and 105.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.22, 196.11 and 105.28 is: 145.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.22 : 196.11 = 105.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.22/196.11 = 105.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.22x = 196.11 × 105.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.22x = 20,645.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,645.97/142.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.17

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