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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.95, 197.37 and 101.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.95, 197.37 and 101.64 is: 140.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.95 : 197.37 = 101.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.95/197.37 = 101.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.95x = 197.37 × 101.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.95x = 20,060.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,060.69/142.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.33

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