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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.83, 196.92 and 106.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.83, 196.92 and 106.11 is: 146.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.83 : 196.92 = 106.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.83/196.92 = 106.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.83x = 196.92 × 106.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.83x = 20,895.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,895.18/142.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.29

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