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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.68, 196.85 and 87.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.68, 196.85 and 87.40 is: 120.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.68 : 196.85 = 87.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.68/196.85 = 87.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.68x = 196.85 × 87.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.68x = 17,204.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,204.42/142.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.58

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