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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.46, 196.86 and 137.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.46, 196.86 and 137.97 is: 190.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.46 : 196.86 = 137.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.46/196.86 = 137.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.46x = 196.86 × 137.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.46x = 27,161.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,161.29/142.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.66

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