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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.26, 196.29 and 95.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.26, 196.29 and 95.58 is: 131.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.26 : 196.29 = 95.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.26/196.29 = 95.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.26x = 196.29 × 95.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.26x = 18,761.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,761.40/142.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.88

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