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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.26, 196.43 and 128.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.26, 196.43 and 128.39 is: 177.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.26 : 196.43 = 128.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.26/196.43 = 128.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.26x = 196.43 × 128.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.26x = 25,218.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,218.02/142.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.27

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