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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.01, 195.89 and 92.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.01, 195.89 and 92.89 is: 128.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.01 : 195.89 = 92.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.01/195.89 = 92.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.01x = 195.89 × 92.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.01x = 18,196.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,196.22/142.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.13

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