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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.04, 195.92 and 92.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.04, 195.92 and 92.21 is: 127.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.04 : 195.92 = 92.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.04/195.92 = 92.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.04x = 195.92 × 92.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.04x = 18,064.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,064.34/142.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.18

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