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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.40, 196.44 and 103.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.40, 196.44 and 103.52 is: 142.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.40 : 196.44 = 103.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.40/196.44 = 103.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.40x = 196.44 × 103.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.40x = 20,335.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,335.47/142.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.81

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