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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.92, 196.92 and 104.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.92, 196.92 and 104.04 is: 143.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.92 : 196.92 = 104.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.92/196.92 = 104.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.92x = 196.92 × 104.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.92x = 20,487.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,487.56/142.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.35

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