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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.73, 196.95 and 87.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.73, 196.95 and 87.46 is: 120.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.73 : 196.95 = 87.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.73/196.95 = 87.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.73x = 196.95 × 87.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.73x = 17,224.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,224.75/142.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.68

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