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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.56, 196.29 and 130.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.56, 196.29 and 130.95 is: 180.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.56 : 196.29 = 130.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.56/196.29 = 130.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.56x = 196.29 × 130.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.56x = 25,704.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,704.18/142.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.30

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