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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.78, 197 and 93.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.78, 197 and 93.64 is: 129.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.78 : 197 = 93.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.78/197 = 93.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.78x = 197 × 93.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.78x = 18,447.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,447.08/142.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.20

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