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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.62, 196.91 and 92.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.62, 196.91 and 92.85 is: 128.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.62 : 196.91 = 92.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.62/196.91 = 92.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.62x = 196.91 × 92.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.62x = 18,283.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,283.09/142.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.19

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