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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.38, 196.54 and 89.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.38, 196.54 and 89.92 is: 124.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.38 : 196.54 = 89.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.38/196.54 = 89.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.38x = 196.54 × 89.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.38x = 17,672.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,672.88/142.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.12

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