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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.73, 196.88 and 93.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.73, 196.88 and 93.56 is: 129.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.73 : 196.88 = 93.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.73/196.88 = 93.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.73x = 196.88 × 93.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.73x = 18,418.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,418.64/142.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.05

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