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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.22, 196.22 and 80.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.22, 196.22 and 80.04 is: 110.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.22 : 196.22 = 80.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.22/196.22 = 80.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.22x = 196.22 × 80.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.22x = 15,705.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,705.45/142.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.43

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