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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.05, 196.13 and 93.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.05, 196.13 and 93.01 is: 128.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.05 : 196.13 = 93.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.05/196.13 = 93.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.05x = 196.13 × 93.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.05x = 18,242.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,242.05/142.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.42

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