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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.51, 196.67 and 107.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.51, 196.67 and 107.48 is: 148.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.51 : 196.67 = 107.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.51/196.67 = 107.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.51x = 196.67 × 107.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.51x = 21,137.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,137.75/142.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.33

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