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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.80, 196.96 and 91.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.80, 196.96 and 91.04 is: 125.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.80 : 196.96 = 91.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.80/196.96 = 91.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.80x = 196.96 × 91.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.80x = 17,931.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,931.24/142.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.57

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