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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.19, 196.21 and 83.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.19, 196.21 and 83.18 is: 114.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.19 : 196.21 = 83.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.19/196.21 = 83.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.19x = 196.21 × 83.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.19x = 16,320.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,320.33/142.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.78

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