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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.38, 196.26 and 105.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.38, 196.26 and 105.48 is: 145.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.38 : 196.26 = 105.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.38/196.26 = 105.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.38x = 196.26 × 105.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.38x = 20,701.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,701.50/142.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.40

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