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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.20, 196.13 and 95.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.20, 196.13 and 95.51 is: 131.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.20 : 196.13 = 95.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.20/196.13 = 95.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.20x = 196.13 × 95.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.20x = 18,733.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,733.11/142.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.74

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