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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.19, 196.22 and 83.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.19, 196.22 and 83.97 is: 115.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.19 : 196.22 = 83.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.19/196.22 = 83.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.19x = 196.22 × 83.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.19x = 16,476.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,476.80/142.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.88

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