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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.34, 196.43 and 84.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.34, 196.43 and 84.15 is: 116.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.34 : 196.43 = 84.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.34/196.43 = 84.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.34x = 196.43 × 84.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.34x = 16,529.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,529.16/142.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.13

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