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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.75, 197.01 and 91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.75, 197.01 and 91 is: 125.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.75 : 197.01 = 91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.75/197.01 = 91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.75x = 197.01 × 91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.75x = 17,927.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,927.91/142.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.59

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