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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.14, 196.19 and 93.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.14, 196.19 and 93.09 is: 128.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.14 : 196.19 = 93.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.14/196.19 = 93.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.14x = 196.19 × 93.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.14x = 18,263.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,263.33/142.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.49

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