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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.06, 196.02 and 83.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.06, 196.02 and 83.05 is: 114.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.06 : 196.02 = 83.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.06/196.02 = 83.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.06x = 196.02 × 83.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.06x = 16,279.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,279.46/142.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.60

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