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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.92, 197.19 and 90.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.92, 197.19 and 90.47 is: 124.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.92 : 197.19 = 90.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.92/197.19 = 90.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.92x = 197.19 × 90.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.92x = 17,840.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,840.27/142.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.83

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