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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.10, 196.13 and 92.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.10, 196.13 and 92.98 is: 128.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.10 : 196.13 = 92.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.10/196.13 = 92.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.10x = 196.13 × 92.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.10x = 18,236.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,236.38/142.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.33

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