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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.22, 196.36 and 95.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.22, 196.36 and 95.70 is: 132.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.22 : 196.36 = 95.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.22/196.36 = 95.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.22x = 196.36 × 95.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.22x = 18,791.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,791.65/142.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.13

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