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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.38, 196.44 and 95.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.38, 196.44 and 95.11 is: 131.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.38 : 196.44 = 95.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.38/196.44 = 95.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.38x = 196.44 × 95.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.38x = 18,683.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,683.41/142.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.22

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