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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.56, 196.38 and 135.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.56, 196.38 and 135.24 is: 186.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.56 : 196.38 = 135.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.56/196.38 = 135.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.56x = 196.38 × 135.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.56x = 26,558.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,558.43/142.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.30

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