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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.56, 196.60 and 90.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.56, 196.60 and 90.80 is: 125.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.56 : 196.60 = 90.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.56/196.60 = 90.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.56x = 196.60 × 90.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.56x = 17,851.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,851.28/142.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.22

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