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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.58, 196.64 and 109.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.58, 196.64 and 109.40 is: 150.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.58 : 196.64 = 109.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.58/196.64 = 109.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.58x = 196.64 × 109.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.58x = 21,511.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,511.43/142.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.88

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