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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.95, 197.14 and 103.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.95, 197.14 and 103.87 is: 143.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.95 : 197.14 = 103.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.95/197.14 = 103.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.95x = 197.14 × 103.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.95x = 20,475.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,475.43/142.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.23

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