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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.61, 196.86 and 90.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.61, 196.86 and 90.23 is: 124.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.61 : 196.86 = 90.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.61/196.86 = 90.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.61x = 196.86 × 90.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.61x = 17,761.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,761.69/142.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.55

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