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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.36, 196.40 and 84.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.36, 196.40 and 84.14 is: 116.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.36 : 196.40 = 84.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.36/196.40 = 84.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.36x = 196.40 × 84.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.36x = 16,525.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,525.10/142.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.08

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