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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.13, 195.82 and 92.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.13, 195.82 and 92.92 is: 128.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.13 : 195.82 = 92.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.13/195.82 = 92.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.13x = 195.82 × 92.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.13x = 18,195.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,195.59/142.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.02

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