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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.55, 196.80 and 92.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.55, 196.80 and 92.77 is: 128.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.55 : 196.80 = 92.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.55/196.80 = 92.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.55x = 196.80 × 92.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.55x = 18,256.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,256.67/142.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.08

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