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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142, 195.97 and 83.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142, 195.97 and 83.82 is: 115.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142 : 195.97 = 83.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142/195.97 = 83.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142x = 195.97 × 83.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142x = 16,426.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,426.21/142
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.68

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