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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.54, 197.53 and 140.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.54, 197.53 and 140.80 is: 195.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.54 : 197.53 = 140.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.54/197.53 = 140.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.54x = 197.53 × 140.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.54x = 27,810.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,810.53/142.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.11

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