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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.30, 196.32 and 105.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.30, 196.32 and 105.40 is: 145.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.30 : 196.32 = 105.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.30/196.32 = 105.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.30x = 196.32 × 105.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.30x = 20,692.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,692.13/142.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.41

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