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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.12, 195.96 and 92.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.12, 195.96 and 92.97 is: 128.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.12 : 195.96 = 92.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.12/195.96 = 92.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.12x = 195.96 × 92.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.12x = 18,218.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,218.75/142.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.19

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