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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.37, 196.46 and 80.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.37, 196.46 and 80.21 is: 110.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.37 : 196.46 = 80.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.37/196.46 = 80.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.37x = 196.46 × 80.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.37x = 15,757.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,757.27/142.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.68

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