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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.33, 196.41 and 87.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.33, 196.41 and 87.07 is: 120.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.33 : 196.41 = 87.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.33/196.41 = 87.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.33x = 196.41 × 87.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.33x = 17,101.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,101.42/142.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.15

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