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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.75, 197.06 and 91.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.75, 197.06 and 91.03 is: 125.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.75 : 197.06 = 91.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.75/197.06 = 91.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.75x = 197.06 × 91.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.75x = 17,937.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,937.77/142.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.66

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