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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.51, 196.41 and 103.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.51, 196.41 and 103.63 is: 142.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.51 : 196.41 = 103.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.51/196.41 = 103.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.51x = 196.41 × 103.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.51x = 20,353.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,353.97/142.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.82

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