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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.56, 196.84 and 135.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.56, 196.84 and 135.60 is: 187.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.56 : 196.84 = 135.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.56/196.84 = 135.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.56x = 196.84 × 135.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.56x = 26,691.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,691.50/142.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.23

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