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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.29, 196.26 and 130.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.29, 196.26 and 130.67 is: 180.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.29 : 196.26 = 130.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.29/196.26 = 130.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.29x = 196.26 × 130.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.29x = 25,645.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,645.78/142.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.24

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