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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.84, 197.13 and 95.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.84, 197.13 and 95.50 is: 131.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.84 : 197.13 = 95.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.84/197.13 = 95.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.84x = 197.13 × 95.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.84x = 18,824.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,824.93/142.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.79

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