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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.97, 197.34 and 90.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.97, 197.34 and 90.48 is: 124.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.97 : 197.34 = 90.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.97/197.34 = 90.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.97x = 197.34 × 90.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.97x = 17,855.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,855.72/142.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.90

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