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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.11, 196.08 and 92.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.11, 196.08 and 92.23 is: 127.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.11 : 196.08 = 92.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.11/196.08 = 92.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.11x = 196.08 × 92.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.11x = 18,084.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,084.46/142.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.26

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