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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.23, 196.02 and 138.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.23, 196.02 and 138.39 is: 190.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.23 : 196.02 = 138.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.23/196.02 = 138.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.23x = 196.02 × 138.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.23x = 27,127.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,127.21/142.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.73

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