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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.65, 196.89 and 93.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.65, 196.89 and 93.51 is: 129.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.65 : 196.89 = 93.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.65/196.89 = 93.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.65x = 196.89 × 93.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.65x = 18,411.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,411.18/142.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.07

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