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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.74, 196.88 and 109.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.74, 196.88 and 109.94 is: 151.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.74 : 196.88 = 109.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.74/196.88 = 109.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.74x = 196.88 × 109.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.74x = 21,644.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,644.99/142.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.64

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