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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.41, 196.62 and 103.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.41, 196.62 and 103.14 is: 142.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.41 : 196.62 = 103.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.41/196.62 = 103.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.41x = 196.62 × 103.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.41x = 20,279.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,279.39/142.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.40

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