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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.29, 196.37 and 83.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.29, 196.37 and 83.26 is: 114.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.29 : 196.37 = 83.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.29/196.37 = 83.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.29x = 196.37 × 83.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.29x = 16,349.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,349.91/142.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.91

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