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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.35, 196.29 and 109.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.35, 196.29 and 109.68 is: 151.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.35 : 196.29 = 109.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.35/196.29 = 109.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.35x = 196.29 × 109.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.35x = 21,529.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,529.09/142.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.24

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