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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.12, 196.02 and 93.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.12, 196.02 and 93.05 is: 128.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.12 : 196.02 = 93.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.12/196.02 = 93.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.12x = 196.02 × 93.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.12x = 18,239.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,239.66/142.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.34

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