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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.29, 196.40 and 93.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.29, 196.40 and 93.17 is: 128.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.29 : 196.40 = 93.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.29/196.40 = 93.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.29x = 196.40 × 93.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.29x = 18,297.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,297.99/142.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.60

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