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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.16, 196.11 and 93.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.16, 196.11 and 93.02 is: 128.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.16 : 196.11 = 93.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.16/196.11 = 93.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.16x = 196.11 × 93.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.16x = 18,241.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,241.17/142.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.32

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