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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.76, 197.20 and 140.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.76, 197.20 and 140.67 is: 194.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.76 : 197.20 = 140.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.76/197.20 = 140.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.76x = 197.20 × 140.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.76x = 27,740.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,740.30/142.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.31

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