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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.08, 196.22 and 93.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.08, 196.22 and 93.08 is: 128.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.08 : 196.22 = 93.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.08/196.22 = 93.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.08x = 196.22 × 93.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.08x = 18,264.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,264.16/142.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.55

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