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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.26, 196.42 and 98.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.26, 196.42 and 98.52 is: 136.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.26 : 196.42 = 98.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.26/196.42 = 98.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.26x = 196.42 × 98.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.26x = 19,351.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,351.30/142.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.03

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