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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.47, 196.34 and 130.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.47, 196.34 and 130.05 is: 179.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.47 : 196.34 = 130.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.47/196.34 = 130.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.47x = 196.34 × 130.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.47x = 25,533.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,533.37/142.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.22

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