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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.37, 196.47 and 84.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.37, 196.47 and 84.15 is: 116.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.37 : 196.47 = 84.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.37/196.47 = 84.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.37x = 196.47 × 84.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.37x = 16,532.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,532.95/142.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.13

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