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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.29, 196.35 and 80.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.29, 196.35 and 80.11 is: 110.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.29 : 196.35 = 80.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.29/196.35 = 80.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.29x = 196.35 × 80.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.29x = 15,729.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,729.84/142.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.54

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