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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.31, 196.19 and 103.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.31, 196.19 and 103.02 is: 142.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.31 : 196.19 = 103.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.31/196.19 = 103.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.31x = 196.19 × 103.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.31x = 20,211.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,211.49/142.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.03

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