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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.29, 197.19 and 139.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.29, 197.19 and 139.95 is: 193.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.29 : 197.19 = 139.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.29/197.19 = 139.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.29x = 197.19 × 139.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.29x = 27,596.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,596.74/142.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.95

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