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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.13, 196.08 and 83.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.13, 196.08 and 83.81 is: 115.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.13 : 196.08 = 83.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.13/196.08 = 83.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.13x = 196.08 × 83.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.13x = 16,433.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,433.46/142.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.62

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