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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.76, 197.13 and 93.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.76, 197.13 and 93.86 is: 129.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.76 : 197.13 = 93.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.76/197.13 = 93.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.76x = 197.13 × 93.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.76x = 18,502.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,502.73/142.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.60

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