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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.58, 196.90 and 93.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.58, 196.90 and 93.58 is: 129.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.58 : 196.90 = 93.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.58/196.90 = 93.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.58x = 196.90 × 93.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.58x = 18,425.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,425.18/142.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.22

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