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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.14, 196.20 and 83.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.14, 196.20 and 83.91 is: 115.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.14 : 196.20 = 83.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.14/196.20 = 83.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.14x = 196.20 × 83.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.14x = 16,463.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,463.14/142.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.82

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