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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.02, 196.14 and 92.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.02, 196.14 and 92.94 is: 128.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.02 : 196.14 = 92.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.02/196.14 = 92.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.02x = 196.14 × 92.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.02x = 18,229.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,229.25/142.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.36

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