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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.57, 196.96 and 134.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.57, 196.96 and 134.47 is: 185.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.57 : 196.96 = 134.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.57/196.96 = 134.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.57x = 196.96 × 134.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.57x = 26,484.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,484.38/142.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.77

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