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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.39, 196.36 and 100.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.39, 196.36 and 100.91 is: 139.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.39 : 196.36 = 100.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.39/196.36 = 100.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.39x = 196.36 × 100.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.39x = 19,814.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,814.93/142.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.16

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