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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.38, 196.43 and 93.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.38, 196.43 and 93.29 is: 128.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.38 : 196.43 = 93.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.38/196.43 = 93.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.38x = 196.43 × 93.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.38x = 18,324.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,324.70/142.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.70

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