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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.40, 196.50 and 84.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.40, 196.50 and 84.18 is: 116.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.40 : 196.50 = 84.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.40/196.50 = 84.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.40x = 196.50 × 84.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.40x = 16,541.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,541.37/142.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.16

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