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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.81, 196.73 and 135.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.81, 196.73 and 135.49 is: 186.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.81 : 196.73 = 135.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.81/196.73 = 135.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.81x = 196.73 × 135.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.81x = 26,654.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,654.27/142.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.64

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