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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.84, 197.16 and 101.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.84, 197.16 and 101.32 is: 139.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.84 : 197.16 = 101.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.84/197.16 = 101.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.84x = 197.16 × 101.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.84x = 19,976.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,976.25/142.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.85

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