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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.82, 197.16 and 107.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.82, 197.16 and 107.87 is: 148.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.82 : 197.16 = 107.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.82/197.16 = 107.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.82x = 197.16 × 107.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.82x = 21,267.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,267.16/142.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.91

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