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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.44, 196.55 and 87.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.44, 196.55 and 87.19 is: 120.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.44 : 196.55 = 87.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.44/196.55 = 87.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.44x = 196.55 × 87.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.44x = 17,137.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,137.33/142.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.32

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