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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.42, 196.44 and 98.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.42, 196.44 and 98.82 is: 136.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.42 : 196.44 = 98.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.42/196.44 = 98.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.42x = 196.44 × 98.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.42x = 19,412.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,412.20/142.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.30

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