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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.71, 196.94 and 107.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.71, 196.94 and 107.25 is: 148.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.71 : 196.94 = 107.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.71/196.94 = 107.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.71x = 196.94 × 107.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.71x = 21,121.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,121.34/142.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.01

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