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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.37, 196.38 and 100.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.37, 196.38 and 100.89 is: 139.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.37 : 196.38 = 100.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.37/196.38 = 100.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.37x = 196.38 × 100.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.37x = 19,812.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,812.78/142.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.17

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