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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.66, 196.59 and 98.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.66, 196.59 and 98.92 is: 136.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.66 : 196.59 = 98.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.66/196.59 = 98.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.66x = 196.59 × 98.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.66x = 19,446.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,446.19/142.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.31

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