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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.92, 197.26 and 99.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.92, 197.26 and 99.38 is: 137.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.92 : 197.26 = 99.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.92/197.26 = 99.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.92x = 197.26 × 99.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.92x = 19,603.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,603.70/142.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.17

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