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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.09, 195.95 and 97.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.09, 195.95 and 97.85 is: 134.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.09 : 195.95 = 97.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.09/195.95 = 97.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.09x = 195.95 × 97.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.09x = 19,174.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,174.44/142.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.95

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