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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.36, 196.44 and 80.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.36, 196.44 and 80.17 is: 110.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.36 : 196.44 = 80.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.36/196.44 = 80.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.36x = 196.44 × 80.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.36x = 15,748.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,748.19/142.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.62

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