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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.70, 197 and 96.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.70, 197 and 96.32 is: 132.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.70 : 197 = 96.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.70/197 = 96.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.70x = 197 × 96.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.70x = 18,975.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,975.04/142.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.97

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