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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.60, 196.74 and 90.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.60, 196.74 and 90.88 is: 125.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.60 : 196.74 = 90.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.60/196.74 = 90.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.60x = 196.74 × 90.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.60x = 17,879.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,879.73/142.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.38

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