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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.68, 197 and 101.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.68, 197 and 101.28 is: 139.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.68 : 197 = 101.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.68/197 = 101.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.68x = 197 × 101.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.68x = 19,952.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,952.16/142.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.84

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