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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.80, 197.16 and 93.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.80, 197.16 and 93.76 is: 129.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.80 : 197.16 = 93.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.80/197.16 = 93.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.80x = 197.16 × 93.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.80x = 18,485.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,485.72/142.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.45

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