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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.39, 196.42 and 95.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.39, 196.42 and 95.71 is: 132.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.39 : 196.42 = 95.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.39/196.42 = 95.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.39x = 196.42 × 95.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.39x = 18,799.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,799.36/142.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.03

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