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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.30, 196.36 and 84.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.30, 196.36 and 84.07 is: 116.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.30 : 196.36 = 84.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.30/196.36 = 84.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.30x = 196.36 × 84.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.30x = 16,507.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,507.99/142.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.01

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