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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.96, 197.20 and 107.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.96, 197.20 and 107.88 is: 148.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.96 : 197.20 = 107.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.96/197.20 = 107.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.96x = 197.20 × 107.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.96x = 21,273.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,273.94/142.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.81

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