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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.74, 196.65 and 103.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.74, 196.65 and 103.32 is: 142.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.74 : 196.65 = 103.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.74/196.65 = 103.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.74x = 196.65 × 103.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.74x = 20,317.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,317.88/142.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.34

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