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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.92, 197.10 and 91.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.92, 197.10 and 91.26 is: 125.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.92 : 197.10 = 91.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.92/197.10 = 91.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.92x = 197.10 × 91.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.92x = 17,987.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,987.35/142.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.86

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