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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.09, 196.07 and 79.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.09, 196.07 and 79.91 is: 110.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.09 : 196.07 = 79.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.09/196.07 = 79.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.09x = 196.07 × 79.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.09x = 15,667.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,667.31/142.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.27

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