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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.80, 196.80 and 103.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.80, 196.80 and 103.92 is: 143.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.80 : 196.80 = 103.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.80/196.80 = 103.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.80x = 196.80 × 103.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.80x = 20,451.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,451.46/142.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.22

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