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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.02, 195.96 and 95.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.02, 195.96 and 95.48 is: 131.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.02 : 195.96 = 95.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.02/195.96 = 95.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.02x = 195.96 × 95.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.02x = 18,709.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,709.78/142.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.74

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