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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.33, 196.49 and 109.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.33, 196.49 and 109.64 is: 151.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.33 : 196.49 = 109.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.33/196.49 = 109.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.33x = 196.49 × 109.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.33x = 21,543.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,543.16/142.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.36

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