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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.31, 196.41 and 95.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.31, 196.41 and 95.81 is: 132.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.31 : 196.41 = 95.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.31/196.41 = 95.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.31x = 196.41 × 95.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.31x = 18,817.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,817.06/142.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.23

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