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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.52, 196.63 and 95.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.52, 196.63 and 95.87 is: 132.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.52 : 196.63 = 95.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.52/196.63 = 95.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.52x = 196.63 × 95.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.52x = 18,851.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,851.17/142.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.27

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