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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.63, 196.61 and 101.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.63, 196.61 and 101.12 is: 139.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.63 : 196.61 = 101.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.63/196.61 = 101.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.63x = 196.61 × 101.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.63x = 19,881.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,881.20/142.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.39

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