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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.11, 196.13 and 86.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.11, 196.13 and 86.85 is: 119.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.11 : 196.13 = 86.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.11/196.13 = 86.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.11x = 196.13 × 86.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.11x = 17,033.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,033.89/142.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.86

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