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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.40, 196.53 and 139.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.40, 196.53 and 139.70 is: 192.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.40 : 196.53 = 139.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.40/196.53 = 139.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.40x = 196.53 × 139.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.40x = 27,455.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,455.24/142.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.80

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