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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.56, 196.97 and 99.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.56, 196.97 and 99.09 is: 136.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.56 : 196.97 = 99.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.56/196.97 = 99.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.56x = 196.97 × 99.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.56x = 19,517.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,517.26/142.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.91

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