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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.68, 196.86 and 93.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.68, 196.86 and 93.46 is: 128.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.68 : 196.86 = 93.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.68/196.86 = 93.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.68x = 196.86 × 93.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.68x = 18,398.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,398.54/142.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.95

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