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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.30, 196.42 and 93.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.30, 196.42 and 93.20 is: 128.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.30 : 196.42 = 93.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.30/196.42 = 93.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.30x = 196.42 × 93.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.30x = 18,306.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,306.34/142.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.65

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