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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.47, 196.60 and 138.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.47, 196.60 and 138.33 is: 190.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.47 : 196.60 = 138.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.47/196.60 = 138.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.47x = 196.60 × 138.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.47x = 27,195.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,195.68/142.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.89

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