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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.15, 196.23 and 92.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.15, 196.23 and 92.38 is: 127.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.15 : 196.23 = 92.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.15/196.23 = 92.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.15x = 196.23 × 92.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.15x = 18,127.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,127.58/142.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.53

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