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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.58, 196.85 and 95.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.58, 196.85 and 95.96 is: 132.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.58 : 196.85 = 95.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.58/196.85 = 95.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.58x = 196.85 × 95.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.58x = 18,890.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,890.46/142.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.49

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