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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.48, 196.60 and 105.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.48, 196.60 and 105.58 is: 145.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.48 : 196.60 = 105.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.48/196.60 = 105.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.48x = 196.60 × 105.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.48x = 20,757.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,757.03/142.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.68

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