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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.05, 196.02 and 83.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.05, 196.02 and 83.04 is: 114.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.05 : 196.02 = 83.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.05/196.02 = 83.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.05x = 196.02 × 83.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.05x = 16,277.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,277.50/142.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.59

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