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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.40, 196.40 and 95.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.40, 196.40 and 95.76 is: 132.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.40 : 196.40 = 95.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.40/196.40 = 95.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.40x = 196.40 × 95.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.40x = 18,807.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,807.26/142.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.07

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