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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.01, 195.92 and 83.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.01, 195.92 and 83.78 is: 115.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.01 : 195.92 = 83.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.01/195.92 = 83.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.01x = 195.92 × 83.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.01x = 16,414.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,414.18/142.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.58

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