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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.38, 196.52 and 84.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.38, 196.52 and 84.14 is: 116.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.38 : 196.52 = 84.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.38/196.52 = 84.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.38x = 196.52 × 84.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.38x = 16,535.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,535.19/142.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.13

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