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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.34, 195 and 137.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.34, 195 and 137.14 is: 187.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.34 : 195 = 137.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.34/195 = 137.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.34x = 195 × 137.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.34x = 26,742.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,742.30/142.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.88

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