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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.28, 195.75 and 138.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.28, 195.75 and 138.44 is: 190.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.28 : 195.75 = 138.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.28/195.75 = 138.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.28x = 195.75 × 138.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.28x = 27,099.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,099.63/142.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.47

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