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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.26, 196.50 and 95.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.26, 196.50 and 95.72 is: 132.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.26 : 196.50 = 95.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.26/196.50 = 95.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.26x = 196.50 × 95.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.26x = 18,808.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,808.98/142.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.22

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