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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.88, 197.30 and 104.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.88, 197.30 and 104.27 is: 143.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.88 : 197.30 = 104.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.88/197.30 = 104.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.88x = 197.30 × 104.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.88x = 20,571.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,571.75/142.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.98

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