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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.85, 197.13 and 93.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.85, 197.13 and 93.74 is: 129.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.85 : 197.13 = 93.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.85/197.13 = 93.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.85x = 197.13 × 93.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.85x = 18,478.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,478.97/142.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.36

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