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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.49, 196.50 and 93.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.49, 196.50 and 93.32 is: 128.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.49 : 196.50 = 93.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.49/196.50 = 93.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.49x = 196.50 × 93.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.49x = 18,337.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,337.38/142.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.69

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