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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.48, 196.77 and 93.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.48, 196.77 and 93.52 is: 129.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.48 : 196.77 = 93.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.48/196.77 = 93.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.48x = 196.77 × 93.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.48x = 18,401.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,401.93/142.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.15

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