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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.44, 196.52 and 89.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.44, 196.52 and 89.25 is: 123.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.44 : 196.52 = 89.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.44/196.52 = 89.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.44x = 196.52 × 89.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.44x = 17,539.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,539.41/142.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.14

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