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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.68, 196.92 and 93.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.68, 196.92 and 93.60 is: 129.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.68 : 196.92 = 93.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.68/196.92 = 93.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.68x = 196.92 × 93.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.68x = 18,431.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,431.71/142.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.18

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