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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.89, 196.62 and 138.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.89, 196.62 and 138.66 is: 190.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.89 : 196.62 = 138.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.89/196.62 = 138.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.89x = 196.62 × 138.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.89x = 27,263.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,263.33/142.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.80

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