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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.92, 196.97 and 101.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.92, 196.97 and 101.48 is: 139.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.92 : 196.97 = 101.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.92/196.97 = 101.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.92x = 196.97 × 101.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.92x = 19,987.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,987.02/142.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.85

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