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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.88, 197.18 and 93.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.88, 197.18 and 93.83 is: 129.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.88 : 197.18 = 93.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.88/197.18 = 93.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.88x = 197.18 × 93.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.88x = 18,499.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,499.94/142.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.48

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