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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.46, 196.66 and 98.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.46, 196.66 and 98.25 is: 135.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.46 : 196.66 = 98.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.46/196.66 = 98.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.46x = 196.66 × 98.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.46x = 19,321.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,321.23/142.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.63

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