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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.04, 196.18 and 93.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.04, 196.18 and 93.14 is: 128.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.04 : 196.18 = 93.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.04/196.18 = 93.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.04x = 196.18 × 93.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.04x = 18,270.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,270.99/142.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.63

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