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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.13, 196.14 and 79.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.13, 196.14 and 79.95 is: 110.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.13 : 196.14 = 79.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.13/196.14 = 79.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.13x = 196.14 × 79.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.13x = 15,681.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,681.39/142.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.34

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