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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.45, 196.67 and 90.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.45, 196.67 and 90.06 is: 124.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.45 : 196.67 = 90.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.45/196.67 = 90.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.45x = 196.67 × 90.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.45x = 17,712.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,712.10/142.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.34

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