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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.79, 197.08 and 90.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.79, 197.08 and 90.29 is: 124.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.79 : 197.08 = 90.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.79/197.08 = 90.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.79x = 197.08 × 90.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.79x = 17,794.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,794.62/142.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.63

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