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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.76, 196.90 and 96.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.76, 196.90 and 96.08 is: 132.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.76 : 196.90 = 96.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.76/196.90 = 96.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.76x = 196.90 × 96.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.76x = 18,916.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,916.93/142.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.51

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