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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.36, 196.33 and 93.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.36, 196.33 and 93.25 is: 128.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.36 : 196.33 = 93.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.36/196.33 = 93.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.36x = 196.33 × 93.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.36x = 18,307.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,307.77/142.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.60

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