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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.88, 196.88 and 110.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.88, 196.88 and 110.08 is: 151.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.88 : 196.88 = 110.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.88/196.88 = 110.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.88x = 196.88 × 110.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.88x = 21,672.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,672.55/142.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.68

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