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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.48, 196.68 and 93.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.48, 196.68 and 93.40 is: 128.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.48 : 196.68 = 93.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.48/196.68 = 93.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.48x = 196.68 × 93.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.48x = 18,369.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,369.91/142.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.93

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