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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.98, 197.26 and 99.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.98, 197.26 and 99.24 is: 136.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.98 : 197.26 = 99.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.98/197.26 = 99.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.98x = 197.26 × 99.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.98x = 19,576.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,576.08/142.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.91

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