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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.08, 196 and 96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.08, 196 and 96 is: 132.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.08 : 196 = 96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.08/196 = 96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.08x = 196 × 96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.08x = 18,816
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,816/142.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.43

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