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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.03, 196.01 and 83.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.03, 196.01 and 83.81 is: 115.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.03 : 196.01 = 83.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.03/196.01 = 83.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.03x = 196.01 × 83.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.03x = 16,427.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,427.98/142.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.66

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