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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.91, 197.03 and 96.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.91, 197.03 and 96.21 is: 132.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.91 : 197.03 = 96.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.91/197.03 = 96.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.91x = 197.03 × 96.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.91x = 18,955.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,955.78/142.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.65

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