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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.38, 196.48 and 84.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.38, 196.48 and 84.20 is: 116.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.38 : 196.48 = 84.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.38/196.48 = 84.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.38x = 196.48 × 84.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.38x = 16,543.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,543.62/142.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.19

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