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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.02, 195.84 and 92.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.02, 195.84 and 92.84 is: 128.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.02 : 195.84 = 92.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.02/195.84 = 92.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.02x = 195.84 × 92.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.02x = 18,180.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,180.81/142.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.02

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