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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.94, 197.19 and 96.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.94, 197.19 and 96.26 is: 132.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.94 : 197.19 = 96.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.94/197.19 = 96.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.94x = 197.19 × 96.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.94x = 18,980.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,980.52/142.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.78

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