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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.65, 196.96 and 105.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.65, 196.96 and 105.32 is: 145.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.65 : 196.96 = 105.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.65/196.96 = 105.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.65x = 196.96 × 105.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.65x = 20,742.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,742.58/142.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.41

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