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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.79, 196.64 and 134.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.79, 196.64 and 134.07 is: 184.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.79 : 196.64 = 134.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.79/196.64 = 134.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.79x = 196.64 × 134.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.79x = 26,362.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,362.85/142.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.63

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