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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.53, 196.77 and 95.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.53, 196.77 and 95.91 is: 132.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.53 : 196.77 = 95.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.53/196.77 = 95.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.53x = 196.77 × 95.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.53x = 18,872.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,872.21/142.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.41

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