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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.96, 197.22 and 90.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.96, 197.22 and 90.48 is: 124.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.96 : 197.22 = 90.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.96/197.22 = 90.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.96x = 197.22 × 90.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.96x = 17,844.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,844.47/142.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.82

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