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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.74, 198.05 and 141.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.74, 198.05 and 141.33 is: 196.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.74 : 198.05 = 141.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.74/198.05 = 141.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.74x = 198.05 × 141.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.74x = 27,989.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,989.70/142.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.09

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