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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.50, 196.65 and 90.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.50, 196.65 and 90.78 is: 125.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.50 : 196.65 = 90.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.50/196.65 = 90.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.50x = 196.65 × 90.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.50x = 17,851.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,851.89/142.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.28

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