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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.42, 196.54 and 80.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.42, 196.54 and 80.25 is: 110.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.42 : 196.54 = 80.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.42/196.54 = 80.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.42x = 196.54 × 80.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.42x = 15,772.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,772.34/142.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.75

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