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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.32, 196.46 and 95.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.32, 196.46 and 95.72 is: 132.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.32 : 196.46 = 95.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.32/196.46 = 95.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.32x = 196.46 × 95.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.32x = 18,805.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,805.15/142.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.14

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