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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.35, 196.32 and 98.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.35, 196.32 and 98.61 is: 136.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.35 : 196.32 = 98.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.35/196.32 = 98.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.35x = 196.32 × 98.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.35x = 19,359.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,359.12/142.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.00

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