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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.13, 196.12 and 79.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.13, 196.12 and 79.96 is: 110.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.13 : 196.12 = 79.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.13/196.12 = 79.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.13x = 196.12 × 79.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.13x = 15,681.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,681.76/142.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.34

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