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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.58, 196.58 and 93.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.58, 196.58 and 93.37 is: 128.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.58 : 196.58 = 93.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.58/196.58 = 93.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.58x = 196.58 × 93.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.58x = 18,355.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,355.15/142.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.74

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