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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.44, 196.56 and 107.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.44, 196.56 and 107.51 is: 148.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.44 : 196.56 = 107.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.44/196.56 = 107.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.44x = 196.56 × 107.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.44x = 21,131.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,131.18/142.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.35

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