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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.49, 196.48 and 98.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.49, 196.48 and 98.82 is: 136.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.49 : 196.48 = 98.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.49/196.48 = 98.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.49x = 196.48 × 98.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.49x = 19,416.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,416.15/142.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.26

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