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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.34, 196.62 and 127.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.34, 196.62 and 127.76 is: 176.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.34 : 196.62 = 127.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.34/196.62 = 127.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.34x = 196.62 × 127.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.34x = 25,120.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,120.17/142.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.48

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