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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.49, 196.63 and 93.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.49, 196.63 and 93.35 is: 128.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.49 : 196.63 = 93.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.49/196.63 = 93.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.49x = 196.63 × 93.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.49x = 18,355.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,355.67/142.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.82

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