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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.28, 196.36 and 84.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.28, 196.36 and 84.08 is: 116.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.28 : 196.36 = 84.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.28/196.36 = 84.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.28x = 196.36 × 84.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.28x = 16,509.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,509.95/142.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.04

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