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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.26, 196.39 and 98.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.26, 196.39 and 98.65 is: 136.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.26 : 196.39 = 98.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.26/196.39 = 98.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.26x = 196.39 × 98.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.26x = 19,373.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,373.87/142.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.19

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