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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.85, 196.71 and 139.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.85, 196.71 and 139.66 is: 192.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.85 : 196.71 = 139.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.85/196.71 = 139.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.85x = 196.71 × 139.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.85x = 27,472.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,472.52/142.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.32

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