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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.36, 196.24 and 90.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.36, 196.24 and 90.52 is: 124.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.36 : 196.24 = 90.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.36/196.24 = 90.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.36x = 196.24 × 90.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.36x = 17,763.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,763.64/142.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.78

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