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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.36, 196.43 and 105.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.36, 196.43 and 105.60 is: 145.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.36 : 196.43 = 105.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.36/196.43 = 105.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.36x = 196.43 × 105.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.36x = 20,743.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,743.22/142.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.71

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