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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.28, 196.29 and 84.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.28, 196.29 and 84.08 is: 115.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.28 : 196.29 = 84.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.28/196.29 = 84.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.28x = 196.29 × 84.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.28x = 16,503.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,503.08/142.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.99

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