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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.51, 196.80 and 95.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.51, 196.80 and 95.92 is: 132.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.51 : 196.80 = 95.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.51/196.80 = 95.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.51x = 196.80 × 95.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.51x = 18,877.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,877.06/142.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.46

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