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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.24, 196.23 and 83.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.24, 196.23 and 83.99 is: 115.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.24 : 196.23 = 83.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.24/196.23 = 83.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.24x = 196.23 × 83.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.24x = 16,481.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,481.36/142.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.87

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