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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.28, 196.30 and 98.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.28, 196.30 and 98.60 is: 136.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.28 : 196.30 = 98.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.28/196.30 = 98.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.28x = 196.30 × 98.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.28x = 19,355.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,355.18/142.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.04

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