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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.24, 196.28 and 93.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.24, 196.28 and 93.21 is: 128.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.24 : 196.28 = 93.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.24/196.28 = 93.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.24x = 196.28 × 93.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.24x = 18,295.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,295.26/142.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.62

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