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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.17, 196 and 95.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.17, 196 and 95.55 is: 131.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.17 : 196 = 95.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.17/196 = 95.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.17x = 196 × 95.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.17x = 18,727.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,727.80/142.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.73

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