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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.79, 196.97 and 90.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.79, 196.97 and 90.24 is: 124.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.79 : 196.97 = 90.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.79/196.97 = 90.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.79x = 196.97 × 90.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.79x = 17,774.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,774.80/142.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.48

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