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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.47, 196.70 and 98.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.47, 196.70 and 98.46 is: 135.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.47 : 196.70 = 98.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.47/196.70 = 98.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.47x = 196.70 × 98.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.47x = 19,366.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,366.59/142.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.93

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