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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.33, 196.23 and 95.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.33, 196.23 and 95.65 is: 131.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.33 : 196.23 = 95.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.33/196.23 = 95.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.33x = 196.23 × 95.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.33x = 18,769.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,769.40/142.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.87

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