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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.28, 196.10 and 102.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.28, 196.10 and 102.96 is: 141.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.28 : 196.10 = 102.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.28/196.10 = 102.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.28x = 196.10 × 102.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.28x = 20,190.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,190.46/142.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.91

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