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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.79, 197 and 93.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.79, 197 and 93.70 is: 129.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.79 : 197 = 93.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.79/197 = 93.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.79x = 197 × 93.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.79x = 18,458.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,458.90/142.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.27

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