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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142, 195.92 and 92.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142, 195.92 and 92.92 is: 128.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142 : 195.92 = 92.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142/195.92 = 92.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142x = 195.92 × 92.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142x = 18,204.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,204.89/142
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.20

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