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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.71, 196.80 and 105.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.71, 196.80 and 105.96 is: 146.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.71 : 196.80 = 105.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.71/196.80 = 105.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.71x = 196.80 × 105.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.71x = 20,852.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,852.93/142.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.12

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