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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.75, 196.95 and 101.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.75, 196.95 and 101.40 is: 139.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.75 : 196.95 = 101.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.75/196.95 = 101.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.75x = 196.95 × 101.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.75x = 19,970.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,970.73/142.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.90

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