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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.53, 196.74 and 109.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.53, 196.74 and 109.74 is: 151.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.53 : 196.74 = 109.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.53/196.74 = 109.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.53x = 196.74 × 109.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.53x = 21,590.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,590.25/142.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.48

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