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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.41, 195.94 and 138.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.41, 195.94 and 138.38 is: 190.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.41 : 195.94 = 138.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.41/195.94 = 138.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.41x = 195.94 × 138.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.41x = 27,112.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,112.59/142.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.39

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