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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.49, 196.61 and 98.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.49, 196.61 and 98.33 is: 135.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.49 : 196.61 = 98.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.49/196.61 = 98.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.49x = 196.61 × 98.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.49x = 19,331.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,331.19/142.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.66

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