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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.38, 196.40 and 93.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.38, 196.40 and 93.24 is: 128.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.38 : 196.40 = 93.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.38/196.40 = 93.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.38x = 196.40 × 93.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.38x = 18,312.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,312.34/142.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.62

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