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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.63, 196.80 and 103.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.63, 196.80 and 103.35 is: 142.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.63 : 196.80 = 103.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.63/196.80 = 103.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.63x = 196.80 × 103.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.63x = 20,339.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,339.28/142.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.60

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