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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.32, 196.54 and 89.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.32, 196.54 and 89.96 is: 124.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.32 : 196.54 = 89.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.32/196.54 = 89.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.32x = 196.54 × 89.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.32x = 17,681.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,681.14/142.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.23

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