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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.72, 196.80 and 99.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.72, 196.80 and 99.04 is: 136.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.72 : 196.80 = 99.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.72/196.80 = 99.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.72x = 196.80 × 99.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.72x = 19,491.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,491.07/142.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.57

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