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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.98, 197.19 and 96.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.98, 197.19 and 96.34 is: 132.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.98 : 197.19 = 96.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.98/197.19 = 96.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.98x = 197.19 × 96.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.98x = 18,997.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,997.43/142.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.87

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