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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.96, 197.06 and 104.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.96, 197.06 and 104.08 is: 143.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.96 : 197.06 = 104.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.96/197.06 = 104.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.96x = 197.06 × 104.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.96x = 20,510.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,510.00/142.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.47

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