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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.96, 197.21 and 90.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.96, 197.21 and 90.44 is: 124.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.96 : 197.21 = 90.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.96/197.21 = 90.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.96x = 197.21 × 90.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.96x = 17,835.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,835.67/142.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.76

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