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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.36, 196.29 and 105.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.36, 196.29 and 105.50 is: 145.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.36 : 196.29 = 105.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.36/196.29 = 105.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.36x = 196.29 × 105.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.36x = 20,709.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,709.09/142.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.47

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