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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.26, 196.21 and 100.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.26, 196.21 and 100.77 is: 138.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.26 : 196.21 = 100.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.26/196.21 = 100.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.26x = 196.21 × 100.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.26x = 19,772.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,772.08/142.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.99

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