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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.68, 196.70 and 96.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.68, 196.70 and 96.03 is: 132.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.68 : 196.70 = 96.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.68/196.70 = 96.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.68x = 196.70 × 96.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.68x = 18,888.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,888.62/142.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.38

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