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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.88, 197.04 and 104.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.88, 197.04 and 104.16 is: 143.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.88 : 197.04 = 104.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.88/197.04 = 104.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.88x = 197.04 × 104.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.88x = 20,523.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,523.69/142.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.64

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