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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.71, 196.87 and 96.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.71, 196.87 and 96.07 is: 132.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.71 : 196.87 = 96.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.71/196.87 = 96.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.71x = 196.87 × 96.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.71x = 18,913.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,913.30/142.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.53

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