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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.10, 196.12 and 92.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.10, 196.12 and 92.30 is: 127.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.10 : 196.12 = 92.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.10/196.12 = 92.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.10x = 196.12 × 92.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.10x = 18,102.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,102.39/142.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.40

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