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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.89, 197.11 and 96.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.89, 197.11 and 96.26 is: 132.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.89 : 197.11 = 96.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.89/197.11 = 96.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.89x = 197.11 × 96.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.89x = 18,973.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,973.81/142.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.79

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