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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.18, 196.24 and 95.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.18, 196.24 and 95.62 is: 131.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.18 : 196.24 = 95.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.18/196.24 = 95.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.18x = 196.24 × 95.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.18x = 18,764.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,764.47/142.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.98

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