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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.24, 196.17 and 93.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.24, 196.17 and 93.10 is: 128.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.24 : 196.17 = 93.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.24/196.17 = 93.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.24x = 196.17 × 93.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.24x = 18,263.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,263.43/142.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.40

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