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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.14, 195.98 and 83.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.14, 195.98 and 83.90 is: 115.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.14 : 195.98 = 83.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.14/195.98 = 83.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.14x = 195.98 × 83.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.14x = 16,442.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,442.72/142.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.68

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