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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.26, 196.25 and 95.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.26, 196.25 and 95.69 is: 132.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.26 : 196.25 = 95.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.26/196.25 = 95.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.26x = 196.25 × 95.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.26x = 18,777.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,777.70/142.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.00

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