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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.28, 196.31 and 84.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.28, 196.31 and 84.03 is: 115.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.28 : 196.31 = 84.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.28/196.31 = 84.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.28x = 196.31 × 84.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.28x = 16,495.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,495.93/142.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.94

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