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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1.43, 1.96 and 1.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1.43, 1.96 and 1.42 is: 1.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1.43 : 1.96 = 1.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1.43/1.96 = 1.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1.43x = 1.96 × 1.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1.43x = 2.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2.77/1.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1.94

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