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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.99, 197.29 and 106.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.99, 197.29 and 106.16 is: 146.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.99 : 197.29 = 106.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.99/197.29 = 106.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.99x = 197.29 × 106.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.99x = 20,943.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,943.97/142.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.47

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