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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.22, 196.34 and 92.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.22, 196.34 and 92.49 is: 127.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.22 : 196.34 = 92.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.22/196.34 = 92.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.22x = 196.34 × 92.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.22x = 18,159.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,159.02/142.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.69

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