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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.65, 196.78 and 93.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.65, 196.78 and 93.56 is: 129.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.65 : 196.78 = 93.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.65/196.78 = 93.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.65x = 196.78 × 93.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.65x = 18,410.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,410.74/142.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.06

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