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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.40, 196.52 and 93.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.40, 196.52 and 93.29 is: 128.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.40 : 196.52 = 93.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.40/196.52 = 93.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.40x = 196.52 × 93.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.40x = 18,331.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,331.90/142.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.74

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