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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.39, 196.59 and 92.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.39, 196.59 and 92.61 is: 127.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.39 : 196.59 = 92.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.39/196.59 = 92.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.39x = 196.59 × 92.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.39x = 18,206.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,206.20/142.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.86

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