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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.96, 197.29 and 101.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.96, 197.29 and 101.53 is: 140.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.96 : 197.29 = 101.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.96/197.29 = 101.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.96x = 197.29 × 101.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.96x = 20,030.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,030.85/142.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.12

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