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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.64, 196.80 and 99.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.64, 196.80 and 99.02 is: 136.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.64 : 196.80 = 99.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.64/196.80 = 99.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.64x = 196.80 × 99.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.64x = 19,487.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,487.14/142.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.62

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