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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.57, 196.66 and 92.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.57, 196.66 and 92.08 is: 127.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.57 : 196.66 = 92.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.57/196.66 = 92.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.57x = 196.66 × 92.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.57x = 18,107.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,107.73/142.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.01

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