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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.99, 197.26 and 101.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.99, 197.26 and 101.55 is: 140.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.99 : 197.26 = 101.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.99/197.26 = 101.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.99x = 197.26 × 101.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.99x = 20,031.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,031.75/142.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.09

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