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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.06, 196.12 and 95.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.06, 196.12 and 95.68 is: 132.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.06 : 196.12 = 95.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.06/196.12 = 95.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.06x = 196.12 × 95.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.06x = 18,763.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,763.42/142.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.08

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