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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.49, 196.71 and 90.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.49, 196.71 and 90.09 is: 124.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.49 : 196.71 = 90.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.49/196.71 = 90.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.49x = 196.71 × 90.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.49x = 17,720.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,720.84/142.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.37

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