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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.39, 196.48 and 83.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.39, 196.48 and 83.36 is: 115.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.39 : 196.48 = 83.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.39/196.48 = 83.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.39x = 196.48 × 83.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.39x = 16,378.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,378.57/142.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.03

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