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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.68, 197.02 and 127.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.68, 197.02 and 127.14 is: 175.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.68 : 197.02 = 127.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.68/197.02 = 127.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.68x = 197.02 × 127.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.68x = 25,049.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,049.12/142.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.56

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