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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.80, 196.92 and 101.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.80, 196.92 and 101.28 is: 139.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.80 : 196.92 = 101.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.80/196.92 = 101.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.80x = 196.92 × 101.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.80x = 19,944.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,944.06/142.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.66

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