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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.24, 196.22 and 95.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.24, 196.22 and 95.61 is: 131.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.24 : 196.22 = 95.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.24/196.22 = 95.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.24x = 196.22 × 95.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.24x = 18,760.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,760.12/142.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.89

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