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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.46, 196.47 and 105.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.46, 196.47 and 105.71 is: 145.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.46 : 196.47 = 105.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.46/196.47 = 105.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.46x = 196.47 × 105.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.46x = 20,768.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,768.32/142.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.78

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