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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.43, 196.55 and 76.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.43, 196.55 and 76.93 is: 106.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.43 : 196.55 = 76.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.43/196.55 = 76.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.43x = 196.55 × 76.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.43x = 15,121.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,121.53/142.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.17

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