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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.74, 196.99 and 93.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.74, 196.99 and 93.71 is: 129.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.74 : 196.99 = 93.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.74/196.99 = 93.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.74x = 196.99 × 93.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.74x = 18,460.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,460.19/142.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.33

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